utriculate

/ˌʌtrɪˈkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or be furnished with utricles, or to be covered with utricles, especially of the tongue or palate

“The doctor utriculated the patient’s tongue to diagnose a possible medical condition.”

2. verb

to produce or secrete utricles

“The gland utriculated a sticky substance to protect the surrounding area from infections.”

3. noun

something that utriculates or is utriculated

“The utriculate tissue in the patient’s mouth was causing discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • fuzzy
  • hairy

Antonyms

  • bald
  • smooth