stapes

[US]/ˈsteɪpiːz/
[UK]/ˈsteɪpiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small bone in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations
Word Forms
Pluralstapess

Phrases & Collocations

stapes bone

stapes reflex

stapes surgery

stapes fixation

stapes mobility

stapes prosthesis

stapes displacement

stapes anatomy

stapes measurement

stapes function

Example Sentences

the stapes is the smallest bone in the human body.

damage to the stapes can lead to hearing loss.

the stapes plays a crucial role in the auditory system.

surgeons often repair the stapes during ear surgery.

the stapes connects the middle ear to the inner ear.

research on the stapes helps us understand hearing mechanisms.

some people are born with abnormalities in their stapes.

hearing aids can assist those with stapes issues.

the stapes transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

medical imaging can reveal problems with the stapes.

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