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After the year 1630 the papers of the Senate are divided into those known as Corti, relating to foreign Powers; and those known as Rettori, relating to the government of the Venetian dominion.
The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 Various
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Now, just in the same way the tiny instrument of three thousand strings in your ear, which is called Corti's organ, vibrates to the air-waves, one thread to one set of waves, and another to another, and according to the fibre that quivers, will be the sound you hear.
The Fairy-Land of Science Arabella B. Buckley 1884
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The auditory sensory epithelium is the organ of Corti, which is composed of linear rows of hair cells and supporting cells housed within the cochlea.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Hortensia Sanchez-Calderon et al. 2010
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These membranes encompass the cochlear duct which houses the spiral organ, or the organ of Corti, which is the actual "hearing" organ.
CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] MindyMo 2010
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The good-bye statement called Corti "a true professional and a gentleman in the sport", and also thanked other sponsors Bianchi, Avis, Barloworld Automotive, Barloworld Equipment, CAT and Kask, adding "Finally thanks to you the fan.
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Darrell Corti himself is breaking his own rules carrying a high alcohol Zinfandel he happens to like.
Lettie Teague in WSJ: "alcohol delivers flavors" | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010
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This recipe comes from a restaurant that is famous for this dish, as well as the fact that it was founded by brother midgets known as I Corti "the little people" in Italian.
The Rules of Recipe Attraction Rozanne Gold 2012
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I believe she did link that to two people, Corti and Parr.
Lettie Teague in WSJ: "alcohol delivers flavors" | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010
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Marco Corti (Ita), Footon-Servetto-Fuji, at 3: 42 94.
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Marco Corti (Italy), Footon-Servetto-Fuji, at 27: 45 76.
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