| labyrinthine veins | One or more veins accompanying the labyrinthine artery; they drain the internal ear, pass out through the internal acoustic meatus, and empty into the transverse sinus or the inferior petrosal sinus. Synonym: venae labyrinthi, internal auditory veins. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| labyrinthine vertigo | <neurology> 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) |
| labyrinthine wall of middle ear | A bony layer separating the middle from the internal ear or labyrinth; it contains the fenestra vestibuli and the fenestra cochleae. Synonym: paries labyrinthicus cavi tympani, labyrinthine wall of middle ear, medial wall of middle ear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the inner ear and semicircular canals. These structures are normally responsible for the maintenance balance and the perception of body position. Inflammation of these structures can result in nausea, vomiting and vertigo made worse by movement. (27 Sep 1997) |
| labyrinthodon | <paleontology> A genus of very large fossil amphibians, of the Triassic period, having bony plates on the under side of the body. It is the type of the order Labyrinthodonta. Synonym: Mastodonsaurus. Origin: Gr. Labyrinth +, tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| labyrinthodont | <paleontology> Of or pertaining to the Labyrinthodonta. One of the Labyrinthodonta. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| labyrinthodonta | <paleontology> An extinct order of Amphibia, including the typical genus Labyrinthodon, and many other allied forms, from the Carboniferous, Permian, and Triassic formations. By recent writers they are divided into two or more orders. See Stegocephala. Origin: NL. See Labyrinthodon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| labyrinthotomy | Incision into the labyrinth. Origin: Labyrinth + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthus | Synonym: convoluted part of kidney lobule. Origin: L. Fr. G. Labyrinthos, labyrinth (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthus cochlearis | The content of the cochlea including the portion of the membranous labyrinth containing the spiral organ (cochlear duct) and the perilymphatic channels (scalae) which lie on either side. Synonym: labyrinthus cochlearis, organ of hearing. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthus ethmoidalis | A mass of air cells with thin bony walls forming part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity; the cells are arranged in three groups, anterior, middle, and posterior, and are closed laterally by the orbital plate which forms part of the wall of the orbit. Synonym: labyrinthus ethmoidalis, ectethmoid, ectoethmoid, lateral mass of ethmoid bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthus membranaceus | A complex arrangement of communicating membranous canaliculi and sacs, filled with endolymph and surrounded by perilymph, suspended within the cavity of the bony labyrinth; its chief divisions are the cochlear labyrinth and the vestibular labyrinth. Synonym: labyrinthus membranaceus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthus osseus | A series of cavities (cochlea, vestibule, and saemicircular canals) contained within the otic capsule of the petrous portion of the temporal bone; the bony labyrinth is filled with perilymph, in which the delicate, endolymph-filled membranous labyrinth is suspended. Synonym: labyrinthus osseus, osseous labyrinth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labyrinthus vestibularis | The portion of the membranous labyrinth located within the saemicircular canals and the vestibule of the osseous labyrinth. It is surrounded with perilymph and involved with vestibular functions. Synonym: labyrinthus vestibularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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Meanings of Labyrinth: * In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an elaborate maze constructed for King Minos of Crete.* In Physiology, the labyrinth is a system of fluid passages in the inner ear.* In music, Labyrinth is an Italian power metal band.* In film, Labyrinth is a 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson.* In engineering, a labyrinth seal is a mechanical seal that fits around a rotating shaft to prevent the leakage of oil or other fluids. ...
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| labyrinthitis |
inflammation of the fluid-containing chamber of the inner ear (called the labyrinth) that maintains balance; can cause a feeling that one's surroundings are spinning around (known as vertigo)
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| labyrinth |
Portion of the inner ear responsible for balance.
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| labyrinthitis |
viral or bacterial infection or inflammation of the inner ear that can cause dizziness, loss of balance, and temporary hearing loss.
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| labyrinth |
organ of balance located in the inner ear. The labyrinth consists of three semicircular canals and the vestibule. language - system for communicating ideas and feelings using sounds, gestures, signs, or marks. language disorders - problems with verbal communication and the ability to use or understand the symbol system for interpersonal communication. laryngitis - hoarse voice or complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). ...
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| labyrinth | extinct amphibians typically resembling heavy-bodied salamanders or crocodiles and having a solid flattened skull and conical teeth |
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