MALLEI Meaning and
Definition
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Mallei is the plural form of the noun "malleus," derived from the Latin word, meaning "hammer." It is primarily used in the field of anatomy, specifically in relation to structures found in the human ear. The malleus refers to one of three tiny bones located in the middle ear, known collectively as the auditory ossicles.
The malleus, or mallei in plural, is the outermost and largest of the three auditory ossicles. It is commonly referred to as the hammer due to its shape, resembling a miniature version of the tool. The mallei is a highly specialized bone that plays a critical role in the process of hearing.
Situated between the eardrum and the incus, the mallei acts as a bridge, transferring sound vibrations received by the eardrum to the inner ear. It connects to the incus through a hinge-like joint, enabling it to move and amplify the vibrations before passing them along to the stapes, the third ossicle in the chain.
Understanding the complex structure and functioning of the mallei is integral to comprehending the intricate auditory process. Any abnormalities or damage to the mallei can have significant impacts on hearing, leading to conditions such as conductive hearing loss.
Common Misspellings for MALLEI
Etymology of MALLEI
The word "Mallei" is derived from the Latin word "malleus", which translates to "hammer" in English. In the context of etymology, "malleus" specifically refers to the hammer-shaped bone in the middle ear. It is called so because of its resemblance to a hammer. The term "Mallei" is often used to refer to the scientific genus Burkholderia mallei, which is a bacterial species responsible for causing the disease called glanders in horses and other animals.
Similar spelling words for MALLEI
- Mawuli,
- MELEO/IOCM,
- Mella,
- Walk-mill,
- mealy,
- Bolting-mill,
- MAAL,
- MIL-C-169173,
- melee,
- Tilt-mill,
- Male-odor,
- Bark-mill,
- MHL,
- mealier,
- MELO,
- mill-girl,
- LOW-MOL-WT,
- Mahl-stick,
- mislay,
- Milli-,
- Mill-stone,
- mole,
- MISL,
- Molloy,
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- Linseed-meal,
- Mellie,
- meal,
- STA-MALI,
- MIL-HBK,
- MEEL,
- milieu,
- Sea-mell,
- SICBM/HML,
- WMAL,
- Milley,
- Crow-mill,
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- E-MALL,
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- MIL-STD-2167A,
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- AJAG/MIL,
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- G/G-MOL,
- Mal-,
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- CAL/MOL,
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- MOL/S,
- MIL-T-7075,
- WMLW,
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- Smock-mill,
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- mill-hand,
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- MALL-AIRWAYS,
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- Duck-mole,
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- MILE-AIR,
- Mello,
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- sliting-mill,
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- MIL-4,
- Inch-meal,
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- Grist-mill,
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- Moly,
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- MIL-AASPEM,
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- Pug-mill,
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- 28ML,
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- fulling-mill,
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- Hand-mill,
- Millier,
- run-of-the-mill,
- Mouille,
- mollah,
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- SC/MLA,
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- Barley-meal,
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- Maelee,
- Mellowy,
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- tread-mill,
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- mulla,
- UC-MILL,
- MOLU,
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- L/MOL,
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- mil-prf-23377,
- MIL-FT,
- moil,
- EM/E-MAIL,
- molly,
- mole-cast.
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