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labyrinthine
01
relating to, affecting, or originating in the labyrinth, which is the intricate system of the inner ear
Specialized
Examples
Labyrinthine disorders can cause vertigo and balance problems.
The patient experienced labyrinthine inflammation after an ear infection.
02
complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze
Disapproving
FormalExamples
The plot of the mystery novel was so labyrinthine that readers struggled to follow all the twists and turns.
The bureaucracy of the government was labyrinthine, with endless forms and procedures to navigate.
