Description: The organ that contains the special sensory receptors for hearing. It is composed of a series of epithelial structures placed upon the inner part of the basilar membrane. (MSH) * organ that contains the special sensory receptors for hearing, composed of a series of epithelial structures placed upon the inner part of the basilar membrane. (CSP) Definition Source: UMLS
Preferred ID: UBERON:0002227 Type: term ID# ILX:0110984 Score: 30.223614