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inner ear
noun
: the essential organ of hearing and equilibrium that is located in the temporal bone, is innervated by the auditory nerve, and includes the vestibule, the semicircular canals, and the cochlea
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The two most common types of inner ear infections are labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
This temporary shift in hearing could lead to permanent harm to inner ear structures and ultimately damage your hearing.
—Jillian Hubertz, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2024
The results, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances, concluded that the fragment likely came from the inner ear of a 6-year-old.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The vestibular system, in particular, is a series of semicircular canals located in your inner ear, Besser says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
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“Inner ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20ear. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
inner ear
noun
: the part of the ear that is most important for hearing, is located in a cavity in the temporal bone, and contains the ends of the nerves which send nerve impulses concerned with hearing and balance to the brain
Medical Definition
inner ear
noun
: the essential part of the vertebrate organ of hearing and equilibrium that typically is located in the temporal bone, is innervated by the auditory nerve, and includes the vestibule, the semicircular canals, and the cochlea
called also internal ear
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about inner ear
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