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hair cell

Noun

Meaning

a sensory epithelial cell present in the organ of Corti

Source: WordNet

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Examples

A 2008 study has shown that gene therapy targeting Atoh1 can cause hair cell growth and attract neuronal processes in embryonic mice. Source: Internet

Hensen's stripe is the section of the tectorial membrane above the inner hair cell. Source: Internet

They are the supporting cells of the hair cell area within the cochlea. Source: Internet

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