outer hair cell

Term ID

CL:0000601

Synonyms

• cochlear outer hair cell

Definition

A mechanoreceptor in the organ of Corti. In mammals the outer hair cells are arranged in three rows which are further from the modiolus than the single row of inner hair cells. The motile properties of the outer hair cells may contribute actively to tuning the sensitivity and frequency selectivity of the cochlea. A08.663.650.250.315

References

• BTO:0003666
• FMA:62366

Ontology

Cell Ontology