Abnormality of the inner ear Functional abnormality of the inner ear HP:0011389 UMLS:C4023382 hecht An abnormality of the function of the inner ear. The inner ear comprises the cochlea, three semicircular canals and the vestibule (labyrinth), and is directly responsible for hearing. Additionally, the vestibule and semicircular canals function to maintain balance or equilibrium. 2012-03-09T04:58:30Z Functional abnormality of the inner ear human_phenotype