adjective
- relating to or denoting the endolymph, a fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear
Usage: medical/anatomical term; used in otology and audiology
Examples
- The endolymphatic sac helps regulate the pressure and composition of fluid in the inner ear.
- Endolymphatic hydrops is a condition characterized by excessive accumulation of endolymph.
- The endolymphatic duct connects the membranous labyrinth to the endolymphatic sac.
- Doctors examined the patient's endolymphatic system to diagnose the cause of vertigo.
- Endolymphatic shunt surgery may be recommended for severe cases of Ménière's disease.