vestibular
vestibular — adjective
- vestibularpositive
- more vestibularcomparative
- most vestibularsuperlative
1. describing an empty cavity within the body, forming the entrance to a deeper pas
describing an empty cavity within the body, forming the entrance to a deeper passage or chamber — for example, the area just inside the nose or the part of the mouth behind the lips.
Nora's scan showed swelling in the vestibular area just inside her nose.
collocation: vestibular area
The dentist checked the vestibular side of Kofi's front teeth for damage.
collocation: vestibular side / vestibular surface
Small vestibular folds near the voice box protect the airway during swallowing.
Hiro's doctor found redness along the vestibular wall inside his nose.
The research team mapped the vestibular space where the mouth opens into the throat.
- vestibule
the noun form; 'vestibular' is the adjective describing something related to a vestibule
文法句型
vestibular + noun
用法筆記
Only appears in specialist medical and anatomical texts describing specific body cavities (nose, mouth, larynx). Not used in everyday conversation.
2. relating to the balance-sensing structure deep inside the ear — the system of fl
relating to the balance-sensing structure deep inside the ear — the system of fluid-filled canals that tells your brain whether you are upright, spinning, or tilting.
The ferry crossing upset Shirin's vestibular system and left her feeling dizzy for hours.
collocation: vestibular system
Ezra's therapist gave him balance exercises to improve his vestibular response.
collocation: vestibular response
Ayesha's dizziness was caused by a vestibular problem in her left inner ear.
Pilots do vestibular training to stay oriented when the plane turns sharply.
The doctor ordered a vestibular test to find out why Tuan kept losing his balance.
文法句型
vestibular + noun
用法筆記
Appears most often in the phrase 'vestibular system' or in medical diagnoses like 'vestibular disorder'. In ordinary speech, people say 'inner ear' or 'balance' instead.