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sacculus

/sækkyələs/ noun · British & US
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What does sacculus mean?

noun

A small pouch or sac, especially one in the body, such as the auditory sacculus in the ear. In biology, a sac-like structure.

Example

"The sacculus in the ear helps to maintain balance and equilibrium."

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