What is "utriculus"

Utriculus \U*tric"u*lus\, n. [L., a little womb or matrix, a calycle.] (Anat.) A little sac, or bag; a utricle; especially, a part of the membranous labyrinth of the ear. See the Note under Ear.

n. (context anatomy English) A little sac or bag; a utricle; especially, a part of the membranous labyrinth of the ear.

1. n. a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open [syn: utricle]

2. [also: utriculi (pl)]