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vacuole

Syllabification: (vac·u·ole)
Pronunciation: /ˈvakyo͞oˌōl/

Definition of vacuole

noun

Biology
  • a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  • a small cavity or space in tissue, especially in nervous tissue as the result of disease.

Derivatives

vacuolar

Pronunciation: /ˌvakyo͞oˈōlər, ˈvakyo͞oələr/

adjective

vacuolation

Pronunciation: /ˌvakyo͞oəˈlāSHən/

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of Latin vacuus 'empty'

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