[ 'ju:trɪk(ə)l ]
■ noun
1》 a small cell, sac, or bladder-like protuberance in an animal or plant.
2》 (also utriculus ju:'trɪkjʊləs ) the larger of the two fluid-filled sacs forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear. Compare with saccule .
Derivatives
utricular ju:'trɪkjʊlə adjective
Origin
C18: from Fr. utricule or L. utriculus , dimin. of uter 'leather bag'.