balance organ
nounUK /ˈbæləns ˈɔːɡən/
US /ˈbæləns ˈɔːrɡən/
A balance organ is a small body part inside your ear that helps you stay steady and not fall down.
When you spin around fast, your balance organ gets confused and you feel dizzy.
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2. The inner-ear structure containing the semicircular canals and otolith organs that senses head position and movement.
The balance organ sends signals to the brain about which way your head is tilted.
3. Any organ or structure in an animal that helps it keep its body steady.
Fish have a balance organ that helps them stay upright in the water.
4. A device or mechanism that keeps something steady or even.
The robot's balance organ is a set of sensors that stop it from tipping over.