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vesicle
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/vɨ.zi.ˈku.lɐ/ve·si·cu·la
Definition
1A small sac or membranous cavity in the body, which may contain fluid or air. In common context, it often refers to the gallbladder.
Usage examples
“The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver.”
“The doctor detected a small stone in the gallbladder.”
Common combinations
gallbladdergallstoneinflammation of the gallbladdersemilunar vesicle