inner ear

noun

Meaning

The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.
Mind's ear.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

internal ear(English)labyrinth(English)endolymph(English)auris interna(English)modiolus(English)perilymph(English)interparietal(English)enteroception(English)

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Sources

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