perilymph

[ per-i-limf ]
/ ˈpɛr ɪˌlɪmf /

noun Anatomy.

the fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths of the ear.

Origin of perilymph

First recorded in 1830–40; peri- + lymph

OTHER WORDS FROM perilymph

per·i·lym·phat·ic, adjective

Words nearby perilymph

perilaryngitis, perilla, perilla oil, perilous, perilune, perilymph, perilymphangitis, perilymphatic, perilymphatic duct, perilymphatic space, perimeningitis

British Dictionary definitions for perilymphatic

perilymph
/ (ˈpɛrɪˌlɪmf) /

noun

the fluid filling the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the internal ear

Medical definitions for perilymphatic (1 of 2)

perilymphatic
[ pĕr′ə-lĭm-făt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to the perilymph.
Surrounding or adjacent to a lymphatic node or vessel.

Medical definitions for perilymphatic (2 of 2)

perilymph
[ pĕr′ə-lĭmf′ ]

n.

The fluid in the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the inner ear.