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vesicle

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/vɨ.zi.ˈku.lɐ/ve·si·cu·la

Definition

1

A 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