Synonyms for

Vestibular

Verb / ˌveˈstɪbju:lɜ: / Another word for vestibular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or affecting the vestibule, which is the area inside the inner ear that helps with balance and spatial orientation

Synonyms & similar words

balance equilibrium proprioceptive orientation dizziness vertigo giddiness unsteadiness lightheadedness wooziness instability disorientation imbalance unbalance nausea disequilibrium dysfunction

Example sentences

  1. The vestibular system helps us walk without falling.
  2. When I spin around, my vestibular system makes me feel dizzy.
  3. She went to the doctor to get her vestibular function checked.
  4. The vestibular sense helps us know whether we are standing upright or leaning.
  5. Some people experience vestibular migraines that cause dizziness and nausea.

Quotes

  • Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. - Rumi
  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
  • Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony. - Thomas Merton

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