cochlear inner hair cell

Term ID

CL:0000589

Synonyms

• inner hair cell

Definition

A bulbous cell that is medially placed in one row in the organ of Corti. In contrast to the outer hair cells, the inner hair cells are fewer in number, have fewer sensory hairs, and are less differentiated. A08.663.650.250.250

References

• BTO:0003667
• FMA:62365

Ontology

Cell Ontology