Term Name:	stereocilium base
Synonyms:	stereocilium taper
Definition:	The tapered base of the stereocilium adjacent to where it joins the hair cell body. This region contains a rootlet comprised of bundled actin filaments which spans the joint and stabilizes the stereocilium.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0120044]    QuickGO    AmiGO