Gleichgewichtsorgan

vestibular organ, organ of balance

noun GLY-khe-vikhs-ohr-gahn Rare

Usage Note

Gleichgewichtsorgan is located in the inner ear and detects head position and movement. When it malfunctions, severe Schwindel (vertigo) results; benigner Lagerungsschwindel is one of the most common vertigo conditions discussed in German health media.

Examples

"Eine Innenohrerkrankung kann das Gleichgewichtsorgan beeinträchtigen."

Natural Translation

An inner ear condition can impair the vestibular organ.

Literal Translation

An inner-ear-disease can the balance-organ impair.

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