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Descriptor English:
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Otolithic Membrane
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Membrana Otolítica
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Membrana dos Otólitos
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Synonyms English:
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Otoconia
Otoliths
Statoconia
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Tree Number:
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A09.246.631.909.625.125.680
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Definition English:
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A gelatinous membrane overlying the acoustic maculae of SACCULE AND UTRICLE. It contains minute crystalline particles (otoliths) of CALCIUM CARBONATE and protein on its outer surface. In response to head movement, the otoliths shift causing distortion of the vestibular hair cells which transduce nerve signals to the BRAIN for interpretation of equilibrium. |
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History Note English:
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91(83); was see under SACCULE AND UTRICLE 1983-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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27731
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Unique Identifier:
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D010037
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