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sac

Syllabification: (sac)
Pronunciation: /sak/
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Definition of sac

noun

  • a hollow, flexible structure resembling a bag or pouch:a fountain pen with an ink sac
  • a cavity enclosed by a membrane within a living organism, containing air, liquid, or solid structures.
  • the distended membrane surrounding a hernia, cyst, or tumor.

Derivatives

saclike

Pronunciation: /-līk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century (as a term in biology): from French sac or Latin saccus 'sack, bag'

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