stria vascularis

noun

stria vas·​cu·​la·​ris -ˌvas-kyə-ˈler-əs How to pronounce stria vascularis (audio)
: the upper part of the spiral ligament of the cochlear duct that contains numerous small blood vessels

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“Stria vascularis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/stria%20vascularis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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