Perilymph (Noun)
Meaning
The bodily fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The perilymph is a fluid produced by the perilymphatic duct and surrounds the membranous labyrinth in the inner ear.
- In the inner ear, the perilymph fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth.
- Damage to the inner ear can cause leakage of the perilymph, leading to hearing loss and balance problems.
- The pressure of the perilymph is regulated by the movement of fluids in the endolymphatic sac.
- Researchers have found that disturbances in the perilymph can disrupt the normal functioning of the inner ear, leading to sensory hearing loss.