vestibular system
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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And, of course, as we age, our balance becomes compromised — we’re less able to compensate for vestibular system weaknesses as our vision declines and our sense of touch deteriorates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Our sense of balance draws on the vestibular system of ear canals as well as sight and proprioception.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
Microgravity also distorts the vestibular system, which is how you balance and sense which way is up.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2025
Try looking at a spot far away and focusing on it, Duyka said, which “can often help what we call the vestibular system — or your balance system — settle down.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2024
Only in this case, that mismatched perception is a result of the organs and hairs of the vestibular system floating free without their usual gravitational signals.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
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