bán khuyên
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Semicircular canal: One of three fluid-filled, loop-shaped tubes in the inner ear that are responsible for detecting rotational movements of the head and maintaining balance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ống bán khuyên là một bộ phận quan trọng của tai trong. (The semicircular canal is an important part of the inner ear.)
- Chấn thương có thể làm hỏng ống bán khuyên. (An injury can damage the semicircular canal.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in its compound form "ống bán khuyên" (semicircular canal) in scientific and medical contexts. The standalone word "bán khuyên" is rarely used alone.
Variants and Related Words
- Ống bán khuyên (n): Semicircular canal. This is the full and standard term.
- Bộ máy tiền đình ốc tai (n): Vestibulocochlear apparatus (the system including the semicircular canals and cochlea).
Synonyms
- Semicircular duct: A less common but anatomically precise synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "Bán khuyên" is a specialized anatomical term. It is a direct translation of "semi-circular," describing the shape of the structure. In everyday language, the full term "ống bán khuyên" is required for clear understanding.