vestibular
adjective
Simple meaning
Of or about the vestibule of the inner ear and the perception of body position, balance and movement.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈvɛstɪbjulɚ
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Definition
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adjective
anatomy
Of or pertaining to the vestibule of the inner ear and the perception of body position, balance and movement.
anatomy
Of, pertaining to, or functioning as a vestibule (body cavity).
dentistry
Of or pertaining to the surface of a tooth that is directed outward toward the vestibule of the mouth, including the buccal and labial surfaces, and opposite the lingual (or oral) surface.
Of or pertaining to a vestibule in a building (or railway coach).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Organs mediating the labyrinthine sense.
Either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization.
A gland that opens into the vestibule of the vagina.
A sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head.
Organs mediating the labyrinthine sense.
Veins that drain the saccule and utricle.
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