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utricle

/ˈjuː.trɪ.kəl/

Traducción: Pequeño saco anatómico, en particular la parte del oído interno donde desembocan los conductos semicirculares, que interviene en el mantenimiento del equilibrio.

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˈjuː.trɪ.kəl/

A small anatomical pouch or sac, specifically the part of the inner ear into which the semicircular canals open, involved in balance and equilibrium.

  • 🇪🇸Pequeño saco anatómico, en particular la parte del oído interno donde desembocan los conductos semicirculares, que interviene en el mantenimiento del equilibrio.
  1. Inner ear structure C1 formal medical

    A small, fluid-filled sac in the inner ear that is part of the vestibular system and connects with the semicircular canals, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.

    • The utricle detects linear acceleration and head tilt.
    • Damage to the utricle can cause balance disorders.
    • The otoliths in the utricle respond to gravity.

    🇪🇸Utrículo (oído interno)

    Sinónimos: utriculus

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