| 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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