Cochlea

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The spiral-shaped bony cavity of the inner ear in which sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses.

“Damage to the cochlea can result in permanent hearing loss that cannot be corrected with surgery.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

coch·le·a

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