About The Word Utricle
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Utricle
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What's The Definition Of Utricle?
[n] a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
Synonyms | Synonyms for Utricle: utriculus Related Terms | Find terms related to Utricle: See Also | membranous labyrinth | pocket | pouch Utricle In Webster's Dictionary \U"tri*cle\, n. [L. utriculus a little womb, a calycle,
dim. of uter, utris, a bag or bottle made of an animal's
hide: cf. F. utricule.]
1. A little sac or vesicle, as the air cell of fucus, or
seaweed.
2. (Physiol.) A microscopic cell in the structure of an egg,
animal, or plant.
3. (Bot.) A small, thin-walled, one-seeded fruit, as of
goosefoot. --Gray.
4. (Anat.) A utriculus.
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