Noun: perilymph 'pe-ru,limf
- The bodily fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear
"The perilymph helps transmit sound vibrations to the cochlea"
Derived forms: perilymphs
Type of: bodily fluid, body fluid, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], liquid body substance
Part of: inner ear, internal ear, labyrinth
Encyclopedia: Perilymph