Inner ear

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003442",
  "term": "Inner ear",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "The essential part of the hearing organ consists of two labyrinthine compartments: the bony labyrinthine and the membranous labyrinth. The bony labyrinth is a complex of three interconnecting cavities or spaces (Cochlea; vestibular labyrinth; and semicircular canals) in the temporal bone. Within the bony labyrinth lies the membranous labyrinth which is a complex of sacs and tubules (cochlear duct; saccule and utricle; and semicircular ducts) forming a continuous space enclosed by epithelium and connective tissue. These spaces are filled with labyrinthine fluids of various compositions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "labyrinth (inner ear)"
  ],
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ears",
    "otitis interna",
    "otoliths"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "oído interno"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/inner-ear/"
}