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otoconite Meaning
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otoconite (n.)
A mass of otoliths.
An otolith.
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A mass of otoliths., An otolith.
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Otoconia, composed of calcium carbonate crystals, are present within the otolithic organs of the inner ear.
Otoconites are embedded in a gelatinous matrix and rest on sensory hairs within the utricle and saccule.
Changes in otoconite position due to head movement trigger bending of the sensory hairs.
This bending generates electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain, providing information about head position and acceleration.
