
Cochlea
Medical Context
The word 'cochlea' is used mostly by health professionals and people discussing ear-related issues.

After studying the diagram, I better understood how the cochlea affects our hearing.
Not Visible
'Cochlea' refers to a part of the ear that you can't see without medical equipment.

Despite its small size and hidden location, the cochlea is crucial for hearing.
Pronunciation Clue
Pronounced 'kok-lee-uh', it may be confused with 'cochlear', which is related but not the same.

The doctor explained how vibrations travel through the cochlea.
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