saccule

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

sacculus

bag

purse

👛

sac

pouch

👝

sack

satchel

wallet

marsupium

carrier bag

pocket

poke

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsæk.juːl/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sacculus (“a little sack or bag”), diminutive of saccus (“a bag, sack”). Doublet of sacculus.