Word: saccule
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sac
cule
Definition: The smaller of the two fluid-filled sacs forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear (the other being the utricle). It contains a region of hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
Morphemes:
Affix: saccule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The smaller of the two fluid-filled sacs forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear (the other being the utricle). It contains a region of hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: saccus
Language: la
Decoded: saccus
Meaning: a sack, bag, purse
Affix: -ulus
Language: la
Decoded: -ulus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.