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Definition of vestibular
1 : of, relating to, or functioning as a vestibule
2 : of, relating to, or affecting the perception of body position and movement the vestibular system of the inner ear
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The vestibular system, which controls balance and coordination, is also thrown out of whack in zero gravity.
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While the inner ear's vestibular system is maintaining balance, sound itself also seems to have a role.
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Far more precise sensors, these written into the brains and vestibular systems of the astronauts themselves, the result of years and years and years of flying, reacted too.
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Instead, those who were involved didn’t have a functioning vestibular system.
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His pain threshold is astonishing, which turns out to be a blessing in disguise because his vestibular problems often lead to mishaps.
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First Known Use of vestibular
circa 1839
Medical Dictionary
vestibular
play
adjective
ves·tib·u·lar
\ve-ˈstib-yə-lər\
Medical Definition of vestibular
vestibularly
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