Otoconia
Translation of "otoconia" into Russian
otoconia
NounUK
/ˌəʊtəˈkəʊnɪə/
US
/ˌoʊtəˈkoʊniə/
otoconia pl
otoconium
отоконии
Otoconia are small crystals found in the inner ear.
Отоконии - это маленькие кристаллы, находящиеся во внутреннем ухе.
Definitions
otoconia
NounUK
/ˌəʊtəˈkəʊnɪə/
US
/ˌoʊtəˈkoʊniə/
Small calcium carbonate crystals found in the inner ear, specifically in the utricle and saccule, which help with balance and spatial orientation.
The otoconia play a crucial role in detecting linear accelerations and head tilts.