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vestibular apparatus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vestibular apparatus has 1 sense
  1. vestibular apparatus, vestibular system - organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium
    --1 is a kind of sensory system
    --1 has parts: ear; semicircular canal

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Vestibular Apparatus

Description:

The vestibular apparatus is a complex structure within the inner ear that plays a vital role in detecting and regulating balance, equilibrium, and spatial orientation.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Vestibular Apparatus

The anatomical structure or system consisting of the semicircular canals, utricle, and saccule, which collectively provide information about the position and movement of the head.

Sample Sentence:

Damage to the vestibular apparatus can result in dizziness and difficulties with balance.

Sense 2:

Noun: Vestibular Apparatus

A medical term referring to the sensory organs responsible for maintaining equilibrium, including the organs of the inner ear.

Sample Sentence:

The vestibular apparatus helps us maintain a sense of balance while standing or walking.

Sense 3:

Noun: Vestibular Apparatus

The collective system of structures that contribute to the sense of balance, including the semicircular canals, otolith organs (utricle and saccule), and their associated nerves.

Sample Sentence:

Diseases affecting the vestibular apparatus can lead to vertigo and instability.

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