"Labyrinthian" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Complex or intricate, like a labyrinth; characterized by numerous twists and turns; confusing or bewildering. The phrase often refers to a place or situation that is difficult to navigate or understand.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "labyrinthian":
Labs can refer to:<br><br> Laboratory: a room or building where scientific research, experiments, and trials are conducted<br> Laboratories: a plural form of laboratory, referring to multiple such rooms or buildings<br> Labour(s) in British English, referring to physical work or effort<br> Lab(s) in informal language, shortened form of laboratory or laboratories
Labyrinthodontia is an order of extinct aquatic amphibians that lived during the Carboniferous to Early Triassic periods, around 350 to 245 million years ago. The name "labyrinthodontia" comes from the Greek words "labrys" meaning "labyrinth" and "odous" meaning "tooth". This refers to the tooth structure of these ancient animals, which had multiple, branching canals in their teeth, resembling a labyrinth.
Labyrinthotomy: A surgical procedure in which the inner ear labyrinth is opened and drilled to relieve symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, or other balance disorders.
Labyrinthulids are a type of planktonic protist that belongs to the group of organisms known as mesozoans. They are characterized by their complex, thread-like structures that resemble a labyrinth, hence their name. Labyrinthulids are found in aquatic environments, such as oceans and lakes, and feed on bacteria and other small organisms. They are an important part of the marine food chain, serving as a food source for many larger animals.