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saccule

/ˈsæk.juːl/

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noun

/ˈsæk.juːl/C2formalmedical
  • ruНебольшой мешочек или сумка, в частности меньшая камера перепончатого лабиринта во внутреннем ухе, участвующая в поддержании равновесия и баланса.

A small sac or pouch, specifically referring to the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth in the inner ear, involved in balance and equilibrium.

  1. Small sac in the inner earC2formalmedical

    The smaller of two fluid-filled sacs in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, involved in balance and spatial orientation.

    ruМешочек во внутреннем ухе

    • The saccule works with the utricle to detect linear acceleration.
    • Damage to the saccule can cause balance disorders.
    • The saccule contains sensory hair cells that respond to gravity.

    Synonymssacculus

Forms
  • saccules plural form
  • saccules' possessive plural form
  • saccule's possessive singular form