OTOLITH

Etymology

Noun

otolith (plural otoliths)

(zoology) A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense.

Synonyms

• otoconium

• otosteon

• statoconium

• statolith

Source: Wiktionary

O"to*lith, O"to*lite, n. Etym: [Oto- + -lith, -lite.] (Anat.)

Definition: One of the small bones or particles of calcareous or other hard substance in the internal ear of vertebrates, and in the auditory organs of many invertebrates; an ear stone. Collectively, the otoliths are called ear sand and otoconite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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