| statoconia | Synonym: statoliths. Origin: L. Fr. G. Statos, standing, konis, dust (05 Mar 2000) |
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| statoconial membrane | A gelatinous membrane supported by the hairs of the hair cells of the maculae of the saccule and utriculus of the inner ear; adhering to the surface are numerous crystalline particles called statoconia. Synonym: membrana statoconiorum, otolithic membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |