Vocabulary Entry

sacculate

|verb • adjective

verb

To form or develop saccules; generally used in a biological or anatomical context.

Example Sentences

"The cells began to sacculate under the pressure of the surrounding tissue."

"In some species, the organs sacculate to accommodate more fluid."

"Researchers observed how the bacteria sacculate when exposed to certain conditions."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The sacculate structure of the plant supports its reproductive system."

"This species of fish has highly sacculate gills for better oxygen absorption."

"The sacculate surface of the rock formation intrigued the geologists."