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noun
A small bone; especially one in the middle ear.
synonyms: bonelet, ossiculum.
is a specific kind of: bone, os.
is a broader term that covers: auditory ossicle.
is a part of: middle ear, tympanic cavity, tympanum.
derivation: bone, osseous tissue | ossicular, ossiculate.
Dutch: boontje, botje, gehoorbeen, gehoorbeentjePolish: kosteczka
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