utriculi

/ˌʌtrɪˈkjuːlaɪ, -ˈkwɪlaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

small ear ossicles in the inner ear that are responsible for balance, particularly the saccule and utricle, which contain sensory hair cells that respond to gravity and acceleration.

“The utriculi in the inner ear are crucial for maintaining balance during daily activities.”

Synonyms

  • otolith organs
  • saccule
  • utricle

Antonyms

  • balance organs