vestibular
adjective
ves·tib·u·lar
ve-ˈsti-byə-lər 
1
: of, relating to, or functioning as a vestibule
2
: of, relating to, or affecting the perception of body position and movement
the vestibular system of the inner ear
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Cases with a head tilt and imbalance are referred to as being caused by vestibular disease.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The devastating crash, which occurred during a practice session for the 2022 Pocono Cup race, left Busch with a concussion and significant vestibular issues.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The plaintiffs said they were left with ongoing health problems, including seizures, asthma, eczema and vestibular dysfunction.
—CBS News, 9 May 2025
The vestibular system, in particular, is a series of semicircular canals located in your inner ear, Besser says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The devastating crash, which occurred during a practice session for the 2022 Pocono Cup race, left Busch with a concussion and significant vestibular issues.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The plaintiffs said they were left with ongoing health problems, including seizures, asthma, eczema and vestibular dysfunction.
—CBS News, 9 May 2025
The vestibular system, in particular, is a series of semicircular canals located in your inner ear, Besser says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Vestibular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vestibular. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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vestibular
adjective
ves·tib·u·lar
ve-ˈstib-yə-lər
1
: of or relating to the vestibule of the inner ear, the vestibular system, the vestibular nerve, or the vestibular sense
vestibular impulses
2
: lying within or facing the vestibule of the mouth
the vestibular surface of a tooth
vestibularly
adverb
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