vesicle

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvɛsɪkl/, SAMPA: /"vEsIkl/
• Hyphenation: ves‧icle

[edit] Noun

vesicle (plural vesicles)

1. (cytology) A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.
2. A small bladder-like cell or cavity.
3. (anatomy) A small sac or cyst or vacuole, especially one containing fluid. A blister formed in or beneath the skin, containing serum. A bleb.
4. (anatomy) A pocket of embryonic tissue that is the beginning of an organ.
5. (geology) A small cavity formed in volcanic rock by entrapment of a gas bubble during solidification.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• vesica
• vesication
• vesiculation