utricle

utri·cle

noun \ˈyü-tri-kəl\

Definition of UTRICLE

: a small anatomical pouch: as a : the part of the membranous labyrinth of the ear into which the semicircular canals open—called also utriculus b : prostatic utricle

—utric·u·lar \yu̇-ˈtrik-yə-lər\ adjective