modiolus /mo·di·o·lus/ (mo-di´o-lus) the central pillar or columella of the cochlea. 
modiolus,
modiolus (mōdē´ōlus),
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Modiolus in a cross-section through the axis of the cochlea.
mo·di·o·lus (m -d   -ls)n. pl. mo·di·o·li (-l  ) The central conical bony core of the cochlea of the ear. |
modiolus,
a central column of bone around which the cochlea twists. Also called lamina of modiolus, spiral lamina.
modiolus (mōdē´ōlus),
n a point distal to the corner of the oral cavity where several muscles of facial expression converge.
modiolus
the central pillar or columella of the cochlea.
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