saccus

/ˈsækjʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

In anatomy, a pouch-like structure or a sac-like body part, especially in the brain or spinal cord.

“The saccus vasculosus is a small sac-like structure found in the hypothalamus.”

Synonyms

  • pouch
  • sac

Antonyms

  • cavity
  • solid