| Phenotype: | saccule decreased size, abnormal |
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| Note: | This statement combines anatomy and/or ontology terms with phenotype quality terms to create a complete phenotype (EQ) statement. For detailed information on individual terms, click the hyperlinked term name. |
| Name: | saccule |
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| 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: | decreased size |
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| Synonyms: | hypoplasia, small, tiny, underdeveloped |
| Definition: | A size quality which is relatively low. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000587] |