Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,911,613,421 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

oval window
(redirected from oval windows)

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia 0.01 sec.
oval window
n.
The oval opening in the middle ear to which the base of the stapes is connected and through which the ossicles of the ear transmit sound vibrations to the cochlea.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.oval window - fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it
fenestra - a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear)


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Traumatic perilymph fistulae of the round and oval windows.
The fully renovated manor captures the best of classical French architecture including herringboned-patterned wood floors, graceful archways, signature French-style oval windows and most notably the classically arranged doors on the main level.
pounds 95,000 NOTTS: A beamed ceiling and oval windows add character to the sitting room of The Old Coach House, near Newark.
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.