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Give the meanings for the following combining forms.
-my/o: ___________________
Basilar Membrane
A structure in the cochlea that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in the process of hearing.
Oval Window
A membrane-covered opening at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.
Nerve Deafness
Hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve pathways to the brain, also known as sensorineural hearing loss.
Nociceptors
Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli such as extreme temperatures or pressure, sending signals to the brain interpreted as pain.
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