otolith

English - Turkish

Definition of otolith in English Turkish dictionary

(Tıp) Orta kulakta oluşan taş

(Botanik, Bitkibilim) denge taşı

(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) işitme taşı

(Tıp) Bakınız: Otoconia

(Biyoloji,Denizbilim) otolit

(Biyoloji) kulak taşı

English - English

Definition of otolith in English English dictionary

A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense

One of the small bones or particles of calcareous or other hard substance in the internal ear of vertebrates, and in the auditory organs of many invertebrates; an ear stone

{i} statolith, granule in plant and animal cells related to maintenance of balance (Biology)

Collectively, the otoliths are called ear sand and otoconite

Related Terms

An otolith

otoconite

Hyphenation

o·to·lith

Synonyms

otoconium, otosteon, statoconium, statolith

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek ωτο (ōto), stem of οὖς (ous, “ear”) + λίθος (lithos, “stone”).