Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

cochlear outer hair cell electromotile response

Term ID
GO:0099129
Synonyms
Definition
A rapid, force generating length change of an outer hair cell in response to electrical stimulation. This occurs naturally as during hearing where it serves a source of mechanical amplification. (3)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes