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utricu·lus
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Princeton's WordNet
utricle, utriculusnoun
a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
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utriculus
The utricle and saccule are the two otolith organs in the vertebrate inner ear. They are part of the balancing system (membranous labyrinth) in the vestibule of the bony labyrinth (small oval chamber). They use small stones and a viscous fluid to stimulate hair cells to detect motion and orientation. The utricle detects linear accelerations and head-tilts in the horizontal plane. The word utricle comes from Latin uter 'leather bag'.
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utriculus
Utriculus is the larger portion of the inner ear, found within the vestibule, that is responsible for detecting linear acceleration and head position. In addition, it also contributes to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement.
Webster Dictionary
Utriculusnoun
a little sac, or bag; a utricle; especially, a part of the membranous labyrinth of the ear. See the Note under Ear
Entomology
Utriculus
a little bag or hollow vesicle.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of utriculus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of utriculus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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