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(sta-pes) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a small bone in the middle ear that helps hear.

Example Sentence

The stapes transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.

More Example Sentences

It is the smallest bone in the body.

Synonyms

stirrup bone; hearing bone

Antonyms

toe

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stapes
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