perilympha


perilymph

 [per´e-limf] the fluid contained within the space separating the membranous labyrinth from the osseous labyrinth; it is entirely separate from the endolymph.

per·i·lymph

(per'i-limf), [TA] The fluid contained within the osseus labyrinth, surrounding and protecting the membranous labyrinth; perilymph resembles extracellular fluid in composition (sodium salts are the predominant positive electrolyte) and, through the perilymphatic duct, is in continuity with cerebrospinal fluid. Synonym(s): perilympha [TA], Cotunnius liquid, liquor cotunnii

per·i·lymph

(per'i-limf) [TA] The fluid contained within the osseous labyrinth, surrounding and protecting the membranous labyrinth; perilymph resembles extracellular fluid in composition (sodium is the predominant cation) and, via the perilymphatic duct, is in continuity with cerebrospinal fluid.
Synonym(s): perilympha.