tectorial membrane
/ (tɛkˈtɔːrɪəl) /
noun
the membrane in the inner ear that covers the organ of Corti
Word Origin for tectorial membrane
C19:
tectorial, from Latin
tectōrium a covering, from
tegere to cover
Words nearby tectorial membrane
tectonic keratoplasty,
tectonic plates,
tectonics,
tectonism,
tectorial,
tectorial membrane,
tectorial membrane of cochlear duct,
tectosilicate,
tectospinal,
tectrix,
tectum