cell of Claudius

noun

cell of Clau·​di·​us -ˈklau̇d-ē-əs How to pronounce cell of Claudius (audio) -ˈklȯd- How to pronounce cell of Claudius (audio)
: one of the low cuboidal cells covering the outermost part of the basilar membrane of the organ of Corti

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“Cell of Claudius.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cell%20of%20Claudius. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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