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utriculus

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u·tric·u·lus  (y-trky-ls)
n. pl. u·tric·u·li (-l)
A sac or pouch.
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Noun1.utriculus - a small pouch into which the semicircular canals openutriculus - a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
utricle
membranous labyrinth - the sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea; contained within the bony labyrinth
pouch, pocket - (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
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In affected patients, motion of the head and/or eyes can stimulate the utriculus vestibuli and cause a vertiginous episode of approximately 1 minute; such episodes are sometimes followed by disequilibrium.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and other vestibular symptoms in ... by Paparella, Michael M. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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