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Meaning of organ of corti

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

organ

Pronunciation:/ˈɔː.ɡən//ˈɔɹ.ɡən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.

    Example: bodily organs

  2. (by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.

  3. A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

  4. An official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication of an organization.

verb

Definitions

  1. To supply with an organ or organs; to fit with organs.