Definitions

1. noun

a type of sensory cell found in the vestibular system of the inner ear, responsible for balance and spatial orientation

“The otoconite crystals in the human inner ear help maintain balance and equilibrium.”

2. noun

a small granule of calcium carbonate in the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear, involved in balance and spatial orientation

“Otoconites are embedded in the otolith membrane and help detect head movements.”