sacculation
/ˌsækjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The condition or process of forming small sacs or pouches; also, a small sac or pouch.
- Sacculation of the intestinal wall can occur in certain diseases.
- The sacculations in the bladder help it expand when full.
- The doctor explained that the sacculation was a normal part of the organ's anatomy.