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labyrinth
(English) Normally refers to the complex membranous and bony structures of the inner ear. Also, a much folded accessory respiration organ in some fishes. (See also: otolith, otocyst, respiration)
labyrinthe
(French) Fait référence normalement aux structures complexes membraneuses et osseuses de l'oreille interne. C'est aussi un organe de la respiration accessoire très replié sur lui-même, chez certains poissons. (See also: otolith, otocyst, respiration)
labirinto
(Portuguese) Normalmente refere-se à estrutura membranosa e óssea complexa do ouvido interno. Também se chama ao orgão respiratório acessório de alguns peixes. (See also: otolith, otocyst, respiration)

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