perilymph
- noun
- /ˈpɛrɪlɪmf/
- Specialized
- The transtympanic endoscope has been used for quite some time for the diagnosis of perilymph fistula and other middle ear disorders.
- perilymph fistula
- leak of perilymph
Examples
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The stapes was also involved, and a perilymph leakage from the oval window was observed.
Academic text (2002) -
In addition to hearing loss, perilymph leaks can lead to disorders of balance.
Academic text (2008) -
Inner ear safety with cement applied directly into the perilymph should therefore also be investigated.
Academic text (1998) -
One delayed-group patient developed a perilymph fistula.
Academic text (2006) -
Two of these patients, both with perilymph fistula, required more than one operative procedure.
Academic text (2006) -
With the beam, this can be lased away atraumatically, without risk or transmission to the perilymph.
Academic text (1995) -
Patients with a perilymph fistula frequently present with cochlear hearing loss; despite immediate fistula repair, the hearing outcome is often poor.
Academic text (2006) -
One of the well-documented causes of sudden unilateral hearing loss is the development of a perilymph fistula (PLF).
Academic text (2008) -
We also took into account the effects of perilymph fistula (PLF) on the etiology of sudden hearing loss and postoperative outcomes.
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The clear fluid known as perilymph surrounds the inner ear structures, playing a crucial role in hearing.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Perilymph comes from the parts peri- meaning 'around', as in perimeter, and lymph meaning 'clear fluid', so it literally names the clear fluid that sits 'around' the parts of the inner ear.