vestibular

[ ve-stib-yuh-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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

She also started vestibular rehabilitation, an exercise-based therapy to reduce the effects of vertigo.

That powerful drive to boogie when we hear loud, driving, rhythmic music originates in the vestibular system.

Phylogenetically, the auditory system evolved from the vestibular system.

It’s as if the vestibular system can’t quite believe what’s happening.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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