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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An extracellular fluid found in the scala tympani and scala vestibuli of the cochlea. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the bodily fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anvilearear lobeeardrumhammerlobe

Etymology

From peri- + lymph.

Related phrases

scala tympaniscala vestibuli

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