incus
/ˈɪŋkəs/
noun
- A small bone in the middle ear of mammals that helps transmit sound vibrations; also called the anvil.
- The incus is one of three tiny bones in the ear that are essential for hearing.
- Damage to the incus can cause hearing loss.
- During the biology lesson, the teacher showed a model of the incus and the other ear bones.
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