What does "canalithiasis" mean?

An ear condition in which otoliths are dislodged from their usual position within the utricle and migrate over time into one of the semicircular canals. When the head is reoriented relative to gravity, the movement of this debris causes abnormal fluid endolymph displacement and a sensation of vertigo.

What is a synonym for "canalithiasis"?

Common synonyms include: canalolithiasis.

Canalithiasis

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Noun

1
An ear condition in which otoliths are dislodged from their usual position within the utricle and migrate over time into one of the semicircular canals. When the head is reoriented relative to gravity, the movement of this debris causes abnormal fluid endolymph displacement and a sensation of vertigo. uncountable

Synonyms

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canalolithiasis

Etymology

From canalith + -iasis.

Related phrases

semicircular canal

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