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Functional abnormality of the middle ear
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An abnormality of the function of the middle ear. [ ]
Term info
Label
Functional abnormality of the middle ear
Synonyms
- Functional abnormality of the middle ear
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The middle ear comprises the tympanic cavity in the temporal bone of the skull behind the eardrum, and is separated from the outer ear by the ear drum. The tympanic cavity contains the auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) that vibrate when exposed to sound, forming a chain that extends to the oval window of the inner ear and whose main function is to amplify sound. Additionally, the middle ear connects to the back of the throat and nose through the Eustachian tube.
created by
peter
creation date
2012-03-19T09:33:03Z
has obo namespace
human_phenotype
id
HP:0011452
Term relations
Equivalent to:
- has_part some (
functionality and
inheres in some middle ear and
has modifier some abnormal)