otolith
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Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek ωτο (ōto), stem of οὖς (ous, “ear”) + λίθος (lithos, “stone”).
Noun [edit]
otolith (plural otoliths)
- (zoology) A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense.
