HyperDic: utricle

English > 1 sense of the word utricle:
NOUNbodyutricle, utriculusa small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
English > utricle: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA small pouch into which the semicircular canals open.
Synonymutriculus
Part ofmembranous labyrinthThe sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea
Broaderpouch, pocket(anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
Spanishutrículo, utriculus
Catalanutricle, utriculus

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