membranous labyrinth

American  

noun

1. labyrinth6a

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Etymology

Origin of membranous labyrinth

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The inner portion, called the membranous labyrinth, consists essentially of a closed membranous sac, which is filled with the endolymph.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

The cavity of this membranous labyrinth is filled with a fluid, the endolymph; and within the utriculus, sacculus and lagena are masses of inorganic matter called the otoliths.

From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo

The membranous labyrinth consists of a vestibular portion formed by two small sac-like dilatations, called the saccule and the utricle, the latter of which communicates with the semicircular canals by five openings.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

Otī′tis, inflammation of the internal ear; Ot′ocyst, an auditory vesicle; Ot′olith, a calcareous concretion within the membranous labyrinth of the ear; Otol′ogist, one skilled in otology; Otol′ogy, knowledge of the ear.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

Endolymph, en′dō-limf, n. the fluid within the membranous labyrinth of the ear.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various