NOUN | body | utriculus, utricle | a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open |
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Meaning | A small pouch into which the semicircular canals open. | |
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Synonym | utricle | |
Part of | membranous labyrinth | The sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea |
Broader | pouch, pocket | (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) |
Spanish | utrículo, utriculus | |
Catalan | utricle, utriculus |
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