membranous labyrinth

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noun

1. labyrinth6a

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Etymology

Origin of membranous labyrinth

First recorded in 1865–70

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membranous labyrinth

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

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

The membranous labyrinth occupies the central portion of the vestibule and the passages leading from it.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

The inner membranous labyrinth is continuous through each canal, and is held in position by small strips of connective tissue.

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

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