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incus
This term is used exclusively within medical and anatomical contexts to describe a specific bone in the middle ear. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is rarely encountered outside of otology or surgical reports.
Because it refers to a specific anatomical structure, it is typically used in the singular when discussing the anatomy of one ear, though it can be pluralized when referring to the bones in both ears of a patient.
Meanings
Examples
The incus is the middle bone of the three ossicles in the ear.
Sound waves travel from the malleus to the incus and then to the stapes.
I wonder if a fracture of the incus would cause permanent hearing loss.
The anatomy professor pointed to the incus on the plastic ear model.
The incus acts as a lever to amplify sound vibrations.
Look at how the incus connects these two smaller bones.
Damage to the incus can lead to conductive hearing loss.
The incus is often referred to as the anvil because of its shape.