noun
- the fluid that fills the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony labyrinth of the inner ear
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The perilymph surrounds the delicate structures of the inner ear.
- Damage to the perilymph can affect hearing and balance.
- The composition of perilymph is similar to that of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Perilymph fistula can cause dizziness and hearing loss.
- The perilymph helps transmit sound vibrations through the cochlea.
- Researchers studied the ionic composition of perilymph in laboratory animals.