utricle
/ˈjuːtrɪkl/noun
1- a small cell, sac, or bladder-like protuberance in an animal or plant胞果, 胞囊。
1.1
- （亦作utriculus /jʊˈtrɪkjʊləs,juː-/）the larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear (the other being the sacculus). It contains hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.小囊, 椭圆囊。
派生词
utricular
/juːˈtrɪkjʊlə(r)/ adjective词源
mid 18th cent.: from French utricule or Latin utriculus, diminutive of uter 'leather bag'.