vestibular system
vestibular system — noun
1. the set of structures inside the inner ear — including the semicircular canals,
the set of structures inside the inner ear — including the semicircular canals, utricle, and saccule — that sense head motion and position, allowing the brain to keep the body balanced and oriented in space
Tomás's vestibular system was overstimulated after the wild roller-coaster ride, leaving him dizzy.
collocation: overstimulate the vestibular system
Imani's doctor tested her vestibular system by having her stand on one foot.
collocation: test the vestibular system
Henrik's vestibular system needed several weeks to recover after the severe ear infection.
Spinning in circles confuses the vestibular system, which is why children often get dizzy.
Meera's vestibular system keeps her eyes steady while she walks across uneven ground.
- balance system
less technical; used in everyday and educational contexts
- vestibular apparatus
more formal; emphasizes the physical organs rather than their function
用法筆記
This is a technical term from anatomy and medicine. In everyday language, people talk about the 'inner ear' or 'sense of balance' instead.