Term: saccule acellular anatomical structure
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Name: saccule
Synonyms: sacculus
Definition: Otolith organ comprised of the macula saccule and sagitta. The lagena is part of the pars inferior. The saccule functions in the detection of sound and movement.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000428]
Name: acellular anatomical structure
Synonyms: acellular anatomical structures
Definition: Anatomical structure that consists of cell parts and cell substances and together does not constitute a cell or a tissue.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000382]