| canalith |
a free-floating particle within the endolymph of the semicircular canal; the presence of canaliths can cause benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
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| canal of Corti |
A triangular-shaped canal extending the entire length of the organ of Corti. Its walls are formed by the external and internal pillar cells.
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| canal of Lambert |
One of several bronchoalveolar communications in the lung. These may help to prevent atelectasis. SEE: pores of Kohn.
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| canalicular abscess |
Breast abscess that discharges into the milk ducts.
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| canalith repositioning maneuver |
Use of the Hallpike maneuver to reposition a canalith in the semicircular canal(s) to relieve benign positional vertigo. SYN: Epley maneuver. SEE: Hallpike maneuver.
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