perilymph

per·i·lymph

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-i-limf]
- /ˈpɛr ɪˌlɪmf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-i-limf]
- /ˈpɛr ɪˌlɪmf/

Definitions of perilymph word

noun perilymph the fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths of the ear. 1
noun perilymph the fluid filling the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the internal ear 0
noun perilymph the fluid that surrounds the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear 0

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Origin of perilymph

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; peri- + lymph

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Parts of speech for Perilymph

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perilymph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

perilymph usage trend in Literature

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