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saccule

/ˈsæk.juːl/

Traduction: Petit sac ou poche, en particulier la cavité la plus petite du labyrinthe membraneux de l'oreille interne, qui participe au maintien de l'équilibre et de la posture.

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noun

/ˈsæk.juːl/C2formalmedical
  • frPetit sac ou poche, en particulier la cavité la plus petite du labyrinthe membraneux de l'oreille interne, qui participe au maintien de l'équilibre et de la posture.

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.

    frSaccule (oreille interne)

    • 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.

    Synonymessacculus

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