Vesiculating: meaning, definitions and examples

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vesiculating

 

[vɛsɪˈkjuːleɪtɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

medical terminology

Vesiculating refers to the process of forming vesicles, which are small fluid-filled sacs within or on the surface of a tissue. This term is often used in a medical or biological context to describe processes such as the formation of blisters on the skin as a result of disease or injury, or the development of vesicles in cells during certain physiological reactions. Vesiculating can also be relevant in discussions of viral infections, where viruses cause cells to form vesicles filled with viral particles.

Synonyms

blistering, bubble formation, cyst formation.

Examples of usage

  • The skin began vesiculating after the allergic reaction.
  • During the infection, the cells were observed vesiculating.
  • The vesiculating process was evident in the laboratory samples.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term comes from the Latin word 'vesicula,' which means 'small bladder' or 'bubble.'
  • It entered the English language in the mid-19th century, mainly in scientific contexts.
  • Related forms include 'vesicle,' which refers to a small fluid-filled structure.

Science

  • In biology, vesiculating can refer to the process where gas bubbles form in fluids, affecting their physical properties.
  • This phenomenon is often observed in cooking, such as when dough rises due to trapped gases from yeast.
  • In cloud formation, vesiculating behavior of water droplets leads to cloud density and precipitation.

Literature

  • Vesiculating is not commonly used in poetry or prose, but it can evoke imagery of effervescence or lively activity.
  • Writers may use it metaphorically to describe a surge of ideas or emotions bursting forth.

Pop Culture

  • Films and TV shows that involve chemistry or magic often depict bubbling potions, which can be related to vesiculating.
  • The creativity seen in elaborate cooking shows often showcases vesiculating during food preparation, making it visually engaging.

Technology

  • In materials science, vesiculating processes play a role in the production of foams that are used in insulation and cushioning.
  • Innovations in beverage technology focus on controlling the vesiculating process to enhance texture and flavor in soft drinks.

Translations

Translations of the word "vesiculating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vesiculando

🇮🇳 वेसिकुलेटिंग

🇩🇪 vesikulieren

🇮🇩 vesikulasi

🇺🇦 везикуляція

🇵🇱 wezykulacja

🇯🇵 小胞形成する

🇫🇷 vésiculation

🇪🇸 vesiculación

🇹🇷 vezikülasyon

🇰🇷 소포 형성

🇸🇦 تكوين الحويصلات

🇨🇿 vezikulace

🇸🇰 vezikulácia

🇨🇳 囊泡形成

🇸🇮 vezikulacija

🇮🇸 blöðrugerð

🇰🇿 везикуляция

🇬🇪 ვეზიკულაცია

🇦🇿 vezikulyasiya

🇲🇽 vesiculación