vestibular

[ve-stib-yuh-ler]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a vestibule.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vestibular¹

First recorded in 1830–40; vestibule + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The 29-year-old was suffering from vestibular neuritis,, external a condition caused by inflammation of a nerve that connects the ear to the brain.

From BBC

Microgravity also distorts the vestibular system, which is how you balance and sense which way is up.

From BBC

Instead, he argued, Anderson’s symptoms were the result of a vestibular migraine, which can be triggered by red wine — among the drinks Anderson consumed that day.

From Los Angeles Times

The plaintiffs described how the water crisis sickened them and left them with ongoing health problems, including seizures, asthma, eczema and vestibular dysfunction.

From Seattle Times

The plaintiffs have submitted declarations describing how the water crisis sickened them and left them with ongoing health problems, including seizures, asthma, eczema and vestibular dysfunction.

From Seattle Times