utriculoid

/juː.trɪk.uː.lɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to an utricle, especially one found in the vestibular system of the inner ear.

“The utriculoid cells in the ear were responsible for our balance and orientation.”

Synonyms

  • balance-related
  • utricle-like

Antonyms

  • gravitational
  • orientation-independent