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vesicle

 

[ ˈvɛsɪk(ə)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

See also: vesicles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,478, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.