noun
corpuscle
Corpuscle (noun) means a minute particle; an atom; a molecule.
noun
1
A minute particle; an atom; a molecule.
2
A protoplasmic animal cell; especially, such as float free, like blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles; or such as are embedded in an intercellular matrix, like connective tissue and cartilage corpuscles.
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Etymology
From Latin corpusculum, diminutive of corpus (“body”).
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What is the meaning of corpuscle?
"corpuscle" (noun) means a minute particle; an atom; a molecule.
What are the different meanings of corpuscle?
"corpuscle" has 2 main meanings: 1. A minute particle; an atom; a molecule; 2. A protoplasmic animal cell; especially, such as float free, like blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles; or such as are embedded in an intercellular matrix, like connective tissue and cartilage corpuscles.