Medical Dictionary

statokinetic

adj stato·ki·net·ic \ˌstat-ō-kə-ˈnet-ik\

Medical Definition of STATOKINETIC

:  of, relating to, or constituting a kinetic postural reflex that is initiated by stimulation of the semicircular canals through movements of the head and involves compensatory movements of the limbs and eyes <the effect of statokinetic stimuli on pilots during training flights>—compare statotonic

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