noun
vesicle
Vesicle (noun) means a membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.
noun
1
A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.
2
A small bladder-like cell or cavity, as:
3
A small sac filled with juice, one of many constituting the pulp of a fruit such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.
4
A small sac or cyst or vacuole, especially one containing fluid. A blister formed in or beneath the skin, containing serum. A bleb.
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Etymology
From Middle French vesicule, from Latin vēsīcula. By surface analysis, vesic- + -le. Doublet of vesicule.
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What is the meaning of vesicle?
"vesicle" (noun) means a membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.
What are the different meanings of vesicle?
"vesicle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell; 2. A small bladder-like cell or cavity, as:; 3. A small sac filled with juice, one of many constituting the pulp of a fruit such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.