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saccule

Noun CEFR B1
ˈsæk.juːl

Definitions

  1. A small sac, pouch, or cyst.
  2. The smaller of the two fluid-filled sacs forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear (the other being the utricle). It contains a region of hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.

Equivalents

Françaissaccule
2 more languages
Suomirakkula
Polskiworeczek

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

sacculina sacculinid sacculinization sacculitis sacculmic acid sacculus

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