English Explanatory Dictionary

stria vascularis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The upper portion of the spiral ligament that forms the outer wall of the cochlear duct; it contains numerous capillary loops and small blood vessels.

Word forms

stria vascularis

Etymology

From Latin stria + Latin vascularis.

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