Cochlea

/ˈkəʊkliə,ˈkɑːkliə/

noun

A part in the inner ear that looks like a little snail, helps in processing sound.

The damage to her cochlea was the cause of her hearing loss.

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Pro Tip 1/3

The word 'cochlea' is used mostly by health professionals and people discussing ear-related issues.

After studying the diagram, I better understood how the cochlea affects our hearing.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Cochlea' refers to a part of the ear that you can't see without medical equipment.

Despite its small size and hidden location, the cochlea is crucial for hearing.

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Pronounced 'kok-lee-uh', it may be confused with 'cochlear', which is related but not the same.

The doctor explained how vibrations travel through the cochlea.

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