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vacuole

 

[ หˆvรฆkjสŠoสŠl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cell biology

A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of plant and fungal cells, and sometimes in animal cells. These organelles are primarily used for storage, waste disposal, and maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells. Vacuoles can contain various substances such as nutrients, waste products, or even decorative pigments. They are essential for cell homeostasis and play a vital role in the life of the cell by storing materials and regulating cellular processes.

Synonyms

sac, storage body, vesicle

Examples of usage

  • The vacuole in the plant cell holds excess water.
  • In some cases, vacuoles can store toxic substances to protect the cell.
  • The breakdown of waste products occurs in the vacuole.
  • Vacuoles help maintain the shape and rigidity of plant cells.

Translations

Translations of the word "vacuole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vacuolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเค•เฅเคฏเฅ‚เค“เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vakuole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vakula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะบัƒะพะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wakuola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถฒ่ƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vacuole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vacuola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vakuol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•กํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฌูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vakuola

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vakuola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถฒๆณก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vakuola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vakuรณlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะบัƒะพะปั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vakuol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vacuola

Etymology

The term 'vacuole' originates from the Latin word 'vacuus', which means 'empty'. The term was first used in the 19th century as researchers began to understand the cellular structures within plants and animals. As microscopy advanced, scientists discovered that these cell compartments were not only prevalent in plant cells but also existed in fungal and certain animal cells. Initially, vacuoles were thought to be simply storage spaces, but later studies revealed their complex roles in cell metabolism, waste management, and maintaining the integrity of the cell's environment. Over time, the understanding of vacuoles has expanded to include their involvement in cellular signaling and other biological processes, highlighting their importance in cellular functions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,494, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.