| endolymph | <anatomy> The watery fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Origin: Endo- + lymph: cf. F. Endolymphe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| endolympha | Synonym: endolymph. Origin: endo-+ L. Lympha, a clear fluid (05 Mar 2000) |
| endolymphangial | <anatomy> Within a lymphatic vessel. Origin: Endo- + lymphangial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endolymphatic | <anatomy> Pertaining to, or containing, endolymph; as, the endolymphatic duct. Within a lymphatic vessel; endolymphangial. Origin: Endo- + lymphatic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endolymphatic duct | Duct connecting the endolymphatic sac with the membranous labyrinth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endolymphatic hydrops | A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (endolymphatic sac) in the inner ear. Symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss (one-sided), vertigo, nausea, vomiting and abnormal eye movements. Treatment includes anticholinergics, antihistamines and other medications which relieve vertigo. Diuretic medications have been used to lower pressure in the endolymphatic sac. (27 Sep 1997) |
| endolymphatic sac | The blind pouch at the end of the endolymphatic duct. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endolymphatic shunt | Surgical fistulization of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear with mastoid, subarachnoid or cochlear shunt. This procedure is used in the treatment of meniere's disease. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endolymphic | Relating to the endolymph. (05 Mar 2000) |