Definition: disruption in the labryrinth, the inner ear organ that controls the balance system, which allows individuals to know where their bodies are in the environment. The labyrinth works with other systems in the body, such as the visual and skeletal systems, to maintain posture. See also Deafness and Balance Problems.
Balance Disorder
By Jamie Berke, About.com Guide
Updated December 04, 2008
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