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vesicle

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛsɪk(ə)l, ˈviː-/

Definition of vesicle

noun

  • 1 Anatomy & Zoology a small fluid-filled bladder, sac, cyst, or vacuole within the body.
  • Medicine a small blister full of clear fluid.
  • 2 Botany an air-filled swelling in a plant, especially a seaweed.
  • 3 Geology a small cavity in volcanic rock, produced by gas bubbles.

Derivatives

vesicular

Pronunciation: /vɪˈsɪkjʊlə/

adjective

vesiculated

Pronunciation: /vɪˈsɪkjʊleɪtɪd/

adjective

vesiculation

Pronunciation: /vɪˌsɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from French vésicule or Latin vesicula, diminutive of vesica 'bladder'

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