Inner ear

/ˌɪnər ɪər/

/ˈɪnə ɪə/

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Other forms: inner ears

Definitions of inner ear

noun
a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium

synonyms: internal ear, labyrinth

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type of:
receptor, sense organ, sensory receptor
an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnər ɪər/

/ˈɪnə ɪə/

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