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OVAL WINDOW

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Oval Window.

Oval Window - as a noun

Fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fenestra of the vestibulefenestra ovalisfenestra vestibuli

Example Sentences

"The doctor examined the patient's ear and found a perforation in the oval window."
"Sound waves travel through the oval window and enter the fluid-filled cochlea."
"The oval window is located at the base of the middle ear."
"The oval window transfers vibrations from the middle ear to the fluid inside the cochlea."
"Certain medical conditions can cause a disruption in the functioning of the oval window."
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