Labyrinth
The maze of canals in the inner ear. The delicate membranous canals of the labyrinth are enclosed and protected by a bony chamber that is referred to as the bony labyrinth. The labyrinth is the portion of the ear that is responsible for sensing balance.
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Inflammation of the labyrinth of the ear, which can be accompanied by vertigo. Labyrinthitis has many potential causes including virus infection, M’ni’re’s disease, and autoimmune disease.
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A cut. All that is required to care for most cuts is to wash them with soap and water and keep them clean and dry. Putting alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine onto cuts can delay healing and should be avoided. Seek medical care early if you think that the cut may need stitches. Any delay […]
- Lacrimal
Pertaining to tears. For example, the lacrimal gland is a gland that secretes tears.
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A small almond-shaped structure that produces tears and is located just above the upper, outer corner of the eye.
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Shedding tears, or shedding more tears than is normal (for example, as a result of eye injury or irritation).