| otolith |
One of the small particles of calcium carbonate in the sacculus of the inner ear. Pressure of the otoliths on the hair cells of the macula (the most sensitive area of the ear) provide sensory inputs about acceleration and gravity.
출처: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v2/n12/glossary/nrg1201...
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| otolith |
a structure of the inner ear of some animals, such as fish, that is made of calcium carbonate and functions in detection of changes in gravitational forces relative to orientation
출처: www.kentuckyawake.org/templates/glossary/
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| otolith |
O-toe-lith Calcium carbonate granules in the vestibule of the inner ear whose movements provide information on changes in velocity. 655
출처: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryo.mhtml
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| otolithic membrane |
The gelatinous matrix portion of each macula of the otolith organs which contains calcium carbonate crystals (otoliths).
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| otolith |
oh-tow-leeth Any of the small particles of calcium carbonate in the inner ear of vertebrates, involved in sensing gravity and movement.
출처: www.mi.mun.ca/mi-net/terms/nautical.htm
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