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utriculus

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utric·​u·​lus | \ yu̇-ˈtri-kyə-ləs How to pronounce utriculus (audio) \

Definition of utriculus

: utricle sense a

First Known Use of utriculus

1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for utriculus

Latin, small bag

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“Utriculus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utriculus. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.

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utriculus

noun
utric·​u·​lus | \ yu̇-ˈtrik-yə-ləs How to pronounce utriculus (audio) \
plural utriculi\ -​ˌlī How to pronounce utriculus (audio) \

Medical Definition of utriculus

: utricle sense a

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