innerearbalancesystem
nounUK /ˌɪnər ɪə ˈbæləns ˌsɪstəm/
US /ˌɪnər ɪr ˈbæləns ˌsɪstəm/
The inner ear balance system is the part inside your ear that helps you stay steady and not fall down.
When she spun around too fast, her inner ear balance system made her feel dizzy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The sensory network of fluid-filled canals and sacs that detects head position and motion.
The inner ear balance system sends signals to the brain about how the head is tilted.
3. The body's internal mechanism for keeping upright and coordinating movement.
Gymnasts rely on a well-trained inner ear balance system to land safely.
4. A biological gyroscope that helps animals and people sense rotation and gravity.
Divers learn to trust their inner ear balance system even in murky water.