endolymph

[ en-duh-limf ]

/ ˈɛn dəˌlɪmf /

noun Anatomy.

the fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the ear.

Nearby words

endogenous hyperglyceridemia, endogenous infection, endogeny, endointoxication, endolithic, endolymph, endolymphatic duct, endolymphatic hydrops, endolymphatic sac, endomembrane, endometrial stromal sarcoma

Origin of endolymph

First recorded in 1830–40; endo- + lymph

Related forms

en·do·lym·phat·ic

[en-doh-lim-fat-ik] /ˌɛn doʊ lɪmˈfæt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for endolymph

The membranous bag itself contains a similar fluid, the endolymph.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
The endolymph and the tiny grains of ear-sand now perform their part in this marvelous and complex mechanism.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
In the adult the fluid present in this cavity is known as the endolymph.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
A movement of the head causes the displacement of the endolymph which acts on the auditory nerves.
Indo-China and Its Primitive People|Henry Baudesson

British Dictionary definitions for endolymph

endolymph

/ (ˈɛndəʊˌlɪmf) /

noun

the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear

Derived Forms

endolymphatic (ˌɛndəʊlɪmˈfætɪk), adjective

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Medicine definitions for endolymph

endolymph

[ ĕn′də-lĭmf′ ]

n.

The fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.Scarpa's fluid

Related forms

en′do•lym•phat′ic (-lĭm-făt′ĭk) adj.