sacculations
/ˌsækjəˈleɪʃənz/
noun
- A series of small sac-like structures or pouches, especially in a biological or anatomical context.
- The colon has sacculations called haustra that help with digestion.
- The doctor explained that the sacculations in the bladder were a normal variation.
- Under the microscope, the tissue showed distinct sacculations along the membrane.