| sacculation | 1. A structure formed by a group of sacs. 2. The formation of a sac or pouch. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sacculation of colon | <anatomy> The sacculations of the colon, caused by the teniae, or longitudinal bands, which are slightly shorter than the gut so that the latter is thrown into tucks or pouches. Synonym: haustra coli, haustrations of colon, sacculation of colon. (05 Mar 2000) |