Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
cochlear
|adjective • noun
Advertisement
A
adjective
Relating to the cochlea, a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear involved in hearing.
Example Sentences
"The cochlear implant has transformed the lives of many individuals with hearing impairments."
"Doctors recommend cochlear surgery to patients with severe hearing loss."
"Cochlear anatomy is vital for understanding how sound perception occurs."
N
noun
Referring to the cochlea itself, the part of the inner ear that helps in hearing.
Example Sentences
"The cochlear is essential for converting sound vibrations into neural signals."
"Researchers are studying the cochlear to improve hearing aid technology."
"Damage to the cochlear can lead to significant hearing loss."