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semicircular canal

/ˌsɛmɪˈsɜːrkjʊlər kəˈnæl/

Tradução: Parte do ouvido interno formada por três tubos cheios de líquido que ajudam a manter o equilíbrio e a detectar movimentos rotacionais da cabeça.

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/ˌsɛmɪˈsɜːrkjʊlər kəˈnæl/C1formalmedical
  • ptParte do ouvido interno formada por três tubos cheios de líquido que ajudam a manter o equilíbrio e a detectar movimentos rotacionais da cabeça.

A part of the inner ear consisting of three fluid-filled tubes that help maintain balance and detect rotational movement of the head.

  1. Inner ear structureC1formal

    One of three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that help maintain balance and detect rotational movement of the head.

    ptCanal semicircular

    • The semicircular canals send signals to the brain about head rotation.
    • Damage to the semicircular canals can cause dizziness and vertigo.
    • Each ear contains three semicircular canals oriented at right angles to each other.