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labyrinthine

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lab·y·rin·thine (lb-rnthn, -thn)
adj.
Of, relating to, resembling, or constituting a labyrinth.

labyrinthine
[lab′ərin′thin]
Etymology: Gk, labyrinthos, maze
pertaining to or resembling a labyrinth or maze, such as the structure of the inner ear.

labyrinthine
pertaining to or emanating from a labyrinth.

labyrinthine responses
include righting and placing reflexes and nystagmus.
labyrinthine righting reflex
the reflex which coordinates body movements so that a cat dropped from a height with its belly uppermost will rotate in flight so that its belly is closest to the ground.


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