Vesicle: meaning, definitions and examples

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vesicle

[ ˈvɛsɪk(ə)l ]

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biology

A small fluid-filled sac in the body, such as those that transport substances within cells or store secretions.

Synonyms

bladder, pouch, sac

Examples of usage

The vesicles in a cell help to transport nutrients and waste products.
The release of neurotransmitters is facilitated by synaptic vesicles.

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geology

A small cavity or blister within a rock, often containing liquid or gas.

Synonyms

bubble, cavity, chamber

Examples of usage

The vesicles in the volcanic rock indicated the presence of trapped gases.
The geologist studied the vesicles in the lava flow to understand the volcanic activity.

Translations

Translations of the word "vesicle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vesícula

🇮🇳 वेसिकल

🇩🇪 Vesikel

🇮🇩 vesikel

🇺🇦 везикула

🇵🇱 pęcherzyk

🇯🇵 小胞 (しょうほう)

🇫🇷 vésicule

🇪🇸 vesícula

🇹🇷 vezikül

🇰🇷 소포 (sopo)

🇸🇦 حويصلة (huwaiṣala)

🇨🇿 vezikula

🇸🇰 vezikula

🇨🇳 囊泡 (náng pào)

🇸🇮 vezikula

🇮🇸 blöðrungur

🇰🇿 везикула

🇬🇪 ვეზიკულა (vezikula)

🇦🇿 vezikula

🇲🇽 vesícula

Word origin

The word 'vesicle' has its origins in Latin, where 'vesicula' meant a small bag or bladder. The term has been used in various scientific fields to refer to small sacs or cavities, indicating a common theme of containment or storage.