Saclike
Saclike is an adjective used to describe a biological structure that resembles a sac—a membranous, usually hollow pouch or cavity bounded by tissue. The term comes from Latin sacculus, meaning a small bag, with the English suffix -like indicating resemblance.
In anatomy and medicine, saclike structures are common and can vary in size, lining, and contents. They
In cell biology, saclike compartments include vesicles and vacuoles, which store and transport substances within the
In descriptive anatomy and embryology, saclike morphology helps characterize structures whose defining feature is enclosure within