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.

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

These branches enter the structure of the elongated sacs and membranous labyrinth, radiating in all directions, and finally, they terminate upon the inner surface of the membrane, in minute papillæ, resembling those of the retina.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin

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

The membranous labyrinth is smaller in size, but a perfect counterpart, with respect to form, of the bony vestibule, cochlea, and semicircular canals.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin