swim bladder

/swɪm ˌblædər/
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Definitions of swim bladder
  1. noun
    an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
    synonyms: air bladder, float
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    type of:
    sac
    a structure resembling a bag in an animal
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