auditory apparatus

noun phrase

Meaning

The collective set of organs and structures in the body responsible for the sense of hearing, including the outer, middle, and inner ear.

Examples

Damage to any part of the auditory apparatus can lead to varying degrees of hearing loss.
The complex auditory apparatus translates sound waves into electrical signals that the brain can interpret.

Synonyms: hearing system, ear, auditory system, vestibulocochlear system

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auditory apparatus

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈɔːdɪtɔːri ˌæpəˈreɪtəs

Definition

The collective set of organs and structures in the body responsible for the sense of hearing, including the outer, middle, and inner ear.

Examples

Damage to any part of the auditory apparatus can lead to varying degrees of hearing loss.
The complex auditory apparatus translates sound waves into electrical signals that the brain can interpret.

Synonyms of auditory apparatus

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