arch of Corti

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noun

arch of Cor·​ti -ˈkȯrt-ē How to pronounce arch of Corti (audio)
: any of the series of arches composing the tunnel of Corti compare organ of corti

cell of Corti

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noun

cell of Cor·​ti -ˈkȯrt-ē How to pronounce cell of Corti (audio)
: a hair cell in the organ of Corti

Corti's ganglion

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noun

Cor·​ti's ganglion ˈkȯrt-ēz-, ˈkȯr-ˌtēz- How to pronounce Corti's ganglion (audio)

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“Arch of Corti.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/arch%20of%20Corti. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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