stapes
sta·pes
noun \ˈstā-(ˌ)pēz\ plural stapes or sta·pe·des\ˈstā-pə-ˌdēz\
Definition of STAPES
: the innermost ossicle of the middle ear of mammals —called also stirrup — see ear illustration
See Origin of STAPES
New Latin staped-, stapes, from Medieval Latin, stirrup, alteration of Late Latin stapia
First Known Use: 1615
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