inner ear

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Noun

inner ear (plural inner ears)

  1. (anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.
    Synonyms: auris interna, internal ear, labyrinth
    Coordinate terms: middle ear, outer ear
  2. (idiomatic) The mind's ear.

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