utriculus
US/jʊˈtɹɪk.jəl.əs/
utriculus is the alternative form of utricle.
Meaning of utricle
Noun
utricle (plural utricles)
- 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.
- A dry indehiscent one-seeded fruit with thin membranous pericarp, similar to an achene and found in the beet and dock plants.
Forms of utriculus
| plural | utriculi |
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Origin of utriculus
Borrowed from Latin utriculus. Doublet of utricle.
Words that rhyme with utriculus
Questions about utriculus
- What is utriculus the alternative form of?
- Utriculus is the alternative form of utricle.
- How do you pronounce utriculus?
- Utriculus is pronounced /jʊˈtɹɪk.jəl.əs/ (US).
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