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endolymph

The fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, which is essential for the functioning of the cochlea and the vestibular system.
Noun

This term is a specialized anatomical descriptor used almost exclusively in medical, biological, and audiological contexts. It refers specifically to the potassium-rich fluid of the inner ear, distinguishing it from perilymph, which is the sodium-rich fluid surrounding the membranous labyrinth.

As a biological substance, it is treated as a mass noun. It describes a continuous medium rather than individual units, meaning it does not have a plural form in standard scientific usage.

Meanings

Noun

The fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, which is essential for the functioning of the cochlea and the vestibular system.

The movement of endolymph within the semicircular canals allows the brain to detect rotational acceleration.

Examples

The endolymph is rich in potassium ions compared to the surrounding perilymph.

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The endolymph is rich in potassium ions compared to the surrounding perilymph.

Movement of the endolymph within the semicircular canals helps the brain detect rotation.

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Movement of the endolymph within the semicircular canals helps the brain detect rotation.

Meniere disease is often associated with an abnormal buildup of endolymph in the inner ear.

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Meniere disease is often associated with an abnormal buildup of endolymph in the inner ear.

Does the endolymph pressure increase during these specific vestibular episodes?

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Does the endolymph pressure increase during these specific vestibular episodes?

The stria vascularis is responsible for maintaining the ionic composition of the endolymph.

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The stria vascularis is responsible for maintaining the ionic composition of the endolymph.

I wonder if the flow of endolymph is affected by sudden changes in altitude.

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I wonder if the flow of endolymph is affected by sudden changes in altitude.

Sound waves cause the basilar membrane to vibrate, displacing the overlying endolymph.

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Sound waves cause the basilar membrane to vibratedisplacing the overlying endolymph.

The cupula is displaced when the endolymph moves relative to the ampulla.

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The cupula is displaced when the endolymph moves relative to the ampulla.

We need to examine how endolymphatic hydrops impacts the patient's balance.

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We need to examine how endolymphatic hydrops impacts the patient's balance.

Related Words

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