saccule

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Synonyms: sacculi

Antonyms: sacculi

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology|anatomy}} A small [[sac]], [[pouch]], or [[cyst]].
2. {{lb|en|anatomy}} The smaller of the two [[fluid]]-filled [[sac]]s forming part of the [[labyrinth]] of the [[inner ear]] (the other being the [[utricle]]). It contains a region of [[hair cell]]s and [[otolith]]s which send signals to the brain concerning the [[orientation]] of the head.

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