What is "ossiculum"

Ossiculum \Os*sic"u*lum\, n.; pl. Ossicula. [L., a little bone.] (Zo["o]l.) Same as Ossicle.

n. (context anatomy English) An ossicle.

n. a small bone; especially one in the middle ear [syn: ossicle, bonelet]

'Ossiculum ' is a monotypic plant genus in the Orchidaceae family. The sole species is Ossiculum aurantiacum. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.