Fusion of the ear bones
Definition
Fusion of the ear bones refers to the union or joining of the bones of the inner ear (the ossicles of the tympanic cavity): incus, malleus, and stapes. This fusion results in a conductive hearing loss.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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