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per⋅i⋅lymph

[per-i-limf]
–noun Anatomy.
the fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths of the ear.

Origin:
1830–40; peri- + lymph


per⋅i⋅lym⋅phat⋅ic, adjective
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per·i·lymph   (pěr'ə-lĭmf')   
n.  The fluid in the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the inner ear.
per'i·lym·phat'ic (-lĭm-fāt'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: peri·lymph
Pronunciation: 'per-&-"lim(p)f
Function: noun
: the fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the ear

Main Entry: peri·lym·phat·ic
Pronunciation: "per-&-lim-'fat-ik
Function: adjective
: relating to or containing perilymph
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perilymph per·i·lymph (pěr'ə-lĭmf')
n.
The fluid in the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the inner ear.

perilymphatic per·i·lym·phat·ic (pěr'ə-lĭm-fāt'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to the perilymph.

  2. Surrounding or adjacent to a lymphatic node or vessel.

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