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semicircular canal

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(Noun) canal curved into a half circle located within the inner ear, contain endolymph (a bodily fluid) and sensitive hair-like cells. The bending of the hair-like cells in response to the movements of the head sets up impulses in nerve fibers to help maintain equilibrium.
Usage: Semicircular canals help maintain our state of balance.


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