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Stapes
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StapesA small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Ear
The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy textbooks. They are the outer ear (the part we see along the sides of our head behind the temples), the middle ear, and the inner ear. But in terms of function, the ear has four parts: those three and the brain. Hearing thus involves all parts of the ear as well as the auditory cortex of the brain. The external ear helps concentrate the vibrations of air on the ear drum and make it vibrate. These vibrations are transmitted by a chain of little bones in the middle ear to the inner ear. There they stimulate the fibers of the auditory nerve to transmit impulses to the brain.
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Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes.
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Staphcillin
Staphcillin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methicillin sodium.
Staphylococcus
Spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.
Staphyloma
An abnormal bulging of the cornea or sclera. It is usually a congenital problem.
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Spirochete
Spiral-shaped bacteria.
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae.
Spur
A projecting body. For example, from a bone.
Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes.
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Stapes
Sterile
1. Free from living microorganisms. 2. Unable to have children.
Stevens-Johnson reaction
An inflammatory disease characterized by rapid attack of fever, skin blisters and sores on the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passage and genitals.
Stridor
A harsh or squeaky sound in breathing, often associated with a blocked larynx.
Stye
Infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the edge of the eyelid.
Subdural
Beneath the dura mater, the covering of the brain.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Ear
The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy textbooks. They are the outer ear (the part we see along the sides of our head behind the temples), the middle ear, and the inner ear. But in terms of function, the ear has four parts: those three and the brain. Hearing thus involves all parts of the ear as well as the auditory cortex of the brain. The external ear helps concentrate the vibrations of air on the ear drum and make it vibrate. These vibrations are transmitted by a chain of little bones in the middle ear to the inner ear. There they stimulate the fibers of the auditory nerve to transmit impulses to the brain.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes.
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Staphcillin
Staphcillin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methicillin sodium.
Staphylococcus
Spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.
Staphyloma
An abnormal bulging of the cornea or sclera. It is usually a congenital problem.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Spirochete
Spiral-shaped bacteria.
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae.
Spur
A projecting body. For example, from a bone.
Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes.
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Stapes
Sterile
1. Free from living microorganisms. 2. Unable to have children.
Stevens-Johnson reaction
An inflammatory disease characterized by rapid attack of fever, skin blisters and sores on the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passage and genitals.
Stridor
A harsh or squeaky sound in breathing, often associated with a blocked larynx.
Stye
Infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the edge of the eyelid.
Subdural
Beneath the dura mater, the covering of the brain.
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