Definition

1. Noun:
   • An artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth: This term refers to a specific blood vessel that branches off from the basilar artery. Its primary function is to deliver oxygenated blood to the labyrinth, the intricate structure of the inner ear responsible for hearing and balance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the artery of the labyrinth during the delicate inner ear procedure.
  • A blockage in the artery of the labyrinth can lead to sudden hearing loss and vertigo.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical/Anatomical Context: This term is used almost exclusively in medical, anatomical, and otological (ear-related) contexts. It is a precise anatomical descriptor.
  • The study focused on the vascular patterns of the artery of the labyrinth in mammalian specimens.

Variants and Related Words

• Internal auditory artery: This is a synonym for the artery of the labyrinth.
  • The internal auditory artery is another name for this crucial blood vessel.
• Labyrinthine artery: This is the most common alternative term for the artery of the labyrinth.
  • Ischemia in the labyrinthine artery can cause acute vestibular syndrome.

Synonyms

• Labyrinthine artery: The standard synonym in medical terminology.
• Internal auditory artery: A synonym emphasizing the artery's path into the internal auditory canal.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Basilar artery: The major artery from which the artery of the labyrinth typically branches.
• Cochlea: A part of the bony labyrinth supplied by this artery, crucial for hearing.
• Vestibular system: A part of the membranous labyrinth supplied by this artery, crucial for balance.

Noun

1. an artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth