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Utricle
Meaning
Noun
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In Anatomy & Biology:
A small cell,
sac
, or bladder-like
protuberance
in an
animal
or plant:
The
larger
of the two fluid-filled
cavities
forming
part of the
membranous
labyrinth
in the
vertebrate
inner ear
(the other being the
saccule
) and into which the
semicircular canals
open
. It
contains
hair cells
and
otoliths
which
send
signals
to the
brain
concerning
the
orientation
of the head.
Clipping of
prostatic
utricle.
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In Biology & Botany:
A small cell,
sac
, or bladder-like
protuberance
in an
animal
or plant:
A
dry
indehiscent
one-seeded
fruit
with
thin
membranous
pericarp
,
similar
to an
achene
and found in the
beet
and
dock
plants.
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Synonyms
Utriculus
Related
Saccule
Cartilages
Cranium
Gland
Cochlea
Vertebral Column
Semicircular Canals
Inner Ear
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