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ear

ear The ear is the body system for hearing and balance.

The ear is the body system for hearing and balance. It includes the outer, middle, and inner ear, changing sound vibrations into nerve signals for the central nervous system, while the inner ear also helps maintain equilibrium through vestibular signals.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Ear” (D004423).
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