Term Name:	stereocilia coupling link
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Definition:	A structure involved in coupling stereocilia to one another in sensory hair cells There are four morphologically distinct types: tip links, horizontal top connectors, shaft connectors and ankle links. Tip links and horizontal top connectors are the only inter-stereocilia links associated with mature cochlea, whereas ankle links appear during development of the auditory hair bundle.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0002139]    QuickGO    AmiGO