vesicle

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Synonyms: vehicle, versicle, vesicae

Antonyms: vehicle, versicle, vesicae

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|intracellular}} {{lb|en|cytology}} A [[membrane]]-bound compartment found in a [[cell]].
2. {{senseid|en|small bladder-like structure}} A small bladder-like cell or cavity, as:
3. {{senseid|en|embryonic precursor of an organ}} {{lb|en|anatomy}} A pocket of embryonic tissue that is the beginning of an organ.
4. {{senseid|en|geologic}} {{lb|en|geology}} A small cavity formed in volcanic rock by entrapment of a gas bubble during solidification.

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