What does cochle mean in medical terms?
cochle
Meaning: cochlea of the inner ear
Type: Word root · Body system: Whole Body & General Terms
A word root is the core of a word; prefixes and suffixes attach around it. On this page: what cochle means, and real medical words that use it, each broken down into its parts.
Example words using cochle
cochlear
cochle (cochlea) + -ar (pertaining to) = pertaining to the cochlea
cochle (cochlea) + -ar (pertaining to) = pertaining to the cochlea
vestibulocochlear
vestibulo- (vestibule) + cochle (cochlea) + -ar (pertaining to) = relating to the vestibule and cochlea
vestibulo- (vestibule) + cochle (cochlea) + -ar (pertaining to) = relating to the vestibule and cochlea
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Shortened forms
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