sacculation

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sacculation

[sak″u-la´shun]

1. a saccule, or pouch.

2. the quality of being sacculated.

3. the formation of pouches.

sac·cu·la·tion

(sak'yū-lā'shŭn),

1. A structure formed by a group of sacs.

2. The formation of a sac or pouch.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

sac·cu·la·tion

(sak'yū-lā'shŭn)

1. A structure formed by a group of sacs.

2. The formation of a sac or pouch.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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