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Sacculus

Noun:

A small bag or pouch.

Example sentence: The frog's sacculus stores air for respiration during hibernation.

Noun:

A small cavity or pocket within a bodily organ.

Example sentence: The sacculus of the ear is responsible for detecting changes in body position.

Noun:

(Anatomy) A membranous sac-like structure found in certain body parts, particularly the urinary bladder.

Example sentence: The sacculus of the bladder helps in absorbing excess water from urine.

Noun:

(Biology) A small, rounded sensory organ found in certain invertebrates.

Example sentence: The sacculus of a snail helps in detecting vibrations in the soil.

Noun:

(Botany) A small cavity in the cell wall of certain algae.

Example sentence: The sacculus in Alaria esculenta aids in the absorption of nutrients.

Noun:

(Astronomy) A small hidden pocket within a nebula.

Example sentence: Scientists discovered a sacculus within the Orion Nebula which contained new star-forming materials.

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