endolymph

Term: endolymph

Literally meaning: inner fluid

Origin: Anc Greek

ενδο-/endo-(compining form that denotes: inside, internal, within)
νύμφη/nymphi(=in Greek Mythology, nymphs are minor female deities protectors of springs, mountains, and rivers). Nymph  via Latin passed as lympha  (“water, water nymph”).

Coined.History


Definition
Endolymph is the fluid inside the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.  

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