saccule

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsakjuːl/

noun

Biology & Anatomy
  • a small sac, pouch, or cyst.
  • another term for sacculus.

Derivatives

saccular

adjective

sacculated

adjective

sacculation

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: anglicized form of Latin sacculus (see sacculus)