vesicle
nounfemininetécnico/vɨ.zi.ˈku.lɐ/medium
ve·si·cu·la
Definition
A small sac or membranous cavity in the body, which may contain fluid or air. In common context, it often refers to the gallbladder.
The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver.
The doctor detected a small stone in the gallbladder.
Common collocations
gallbladdergallstoneinflammation of the gallbladdersemilunar vesicle
Etymology
Do latim 'vesicula', diminutivo de 'vesica' (bexiga).