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vacuoles

 

[หˆvakjuหษ™l ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

cell biology

Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles found in the cells of plants and some protists. They are responsible for storing nutrients, waste products, and maintaining turgor pressure within the cell.

Synonyms

sac, vesicle.

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Word Description / Examples
vacuoles

Commonly used in a biological or botanical context to describe storage bubbles found in cells. Vacuoles can contain nutrients, waste products, or other materials.

  • Plant cells have large central vacuoles that store water and help maintain turgor pressure
vesicle

Primarily used in a medical, biological, or chemical context to describe small, membrane-bound structures within cells that store and transport substances.

  • Neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft from synaptic vesicles
sac

General term that can refer to any pouch-like structure in both biological and non-biological contexts. It might also be used informally to describe an enclosed space or container.

  • The lunch was packed in a paper sac
  • The amniotic sac surrounds and protects the fetus

Examples of usage

  • Vacuoles in plant cells store water and help maintain the cell's structure.
  • Animal cells also have vacuoles, but they are smaller and less prominent compared to those in plant cells.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term 'vacuole' comes from the Latin word 'vacuus,' which means 'empty,' indicating that they often hold substances.
  • The suffix '-ole' suggests a small size, so it's literally a 'small empty space' in cells.

Biology

  • Plant cells often have a large central vacuole that helps maintain their shape by storing water.
  • In animal cells, vacuoles are smaller and may be involved in processes like transporting materials within the cell.

Functionality

  • Vacuoles can store nutrients, waste products, or help maintain pH balance in cells.
  • Some vacuoles also play a role in the defense of plants by storing toxins to ward off predators.

Pop Culture

  • While vacuoles are not common in pop culture, they often appear in educational materials, highlighting their crucial role in life sciences.
  • Cartoons may portray cells as bustling cities, with vacuoles as delivery trucks that store important supplies!

Science

  • Research has shown that vacuoles can affect cell growth and operating efficiency, making them critical for plant and fungal biology.
  • In some experiments, scientists have discovered that vacuoles can regenerate, demonstrating cellular adaptability to environmental changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "vacuoles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vacuolos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเค•เฅเคฏเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vakuolen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vakuola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะบัƒะพะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wakuole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถฒ่ƒž (ใˆใใปใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vacuoles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vacuolas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vakuoller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•กํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูุฌูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vakuoly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vakuoly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถฒๆณก (yรจpร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vakuole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safabรณlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะบัƒะพะปัŒะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vakuollar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vacuolas

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,544, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.