Source Word
utricle
IPA(Pronunciation)
Noun
abbreviation
alt-of
clipping
(anatomy)
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.
Japanese Meaning
内耳の膜迷路を構成する2つの液体で満たされた空洞のうち、半規管が開口する大きい方。毛細胞や耳石を含み、脳に頭部の位置や動きを伝える役割を果たす部位。
Sense（1）
(anatomy)
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.
（ plural ）
