noun
- Plural of perilymph; the fluid that fills the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony labyrinth of the inner ear.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The perilymphs in the inner ear help transmit sound vibrations to the sensory cells.
- Damage to the perilymphs can result in hearing loss or balance disorders.
- The composition of perilymphs is similar to cerebrospinal fluid.
- Perilymphs circulate through the scala tympani and scala vestibuli of the cochlea.