vestibular

[ ve-stib-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a vestibule.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vestibular¹

First recorded in 1830–40; vestibule + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

Instead, he argued, Anderson’s symptoms were the result of a vestibular migraine, which can be triggered by red wine — among the drinks Anderson consumed that day.

From Los Angeles Times

The plaintiffs described how the water crisis sickened them and left them with ongoing health problems, including seizures, asthma, eczema and vestibular dysfunction.

From Seattle Times

The plaintiffs have submitted declarations describing how the water crisis sickened them and left them with ongoing health problems, including seizures, asthma, eczema and vestibular dysfunction.

From Seattle Times

Deep within the inner ear lie the cochlea, responsible for sound detection, and the vestibular apparatus, which oversees balance.

From Science Daily

Try looking at a spot far away and focusing on it, Duyka said, which “can often help what we call the vestibular system — or your balance system — settle down.”

From Seattle Times