vestibular nystagmus

involuntary eye movements consisting of slow drift in one direction followed by a rapid movement in the opposite direction, caused by stimulation of the vestibular apparatus during rotation of the head. Also called rotational nystagmus. Compare physiological nystagmus.

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November 19th 2024

carbon dioxide

(formula: CO₂) a colorless, odorless, incombustible gas formed during respiration, decomposition of organic substances, and combustion. All life on earth is carbon based. The increasing CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere is considered to be a main cause of global warming.