Stirrup and Stapes

Stirrup

Stirrup noun - The stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.
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Stapes is a synonym for stirrup. In some cases you can use "Stapes" instead a noun "Stirrup".

Stapes

Stapes noun - The stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.
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Synonyms for Stapes

Stirrup is a synonym for stapes. You can use "Stirrup" instead a noun "Stapes".
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