sacculi

/ˈsækjəlaɪ/
noun
  1. Plural form of saccule; small sacs or pouches, especially in the inner ear.
    • In some animals, the sacculi are larger than in humans.
    • The doctor examined the patient's sacculi for signs of infection.
    • The sacculi in both ears send balance information to the brain.
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