Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vesicular

Adjective

vuh-SIK-yuh-ler

Definition

Relating to or having vesicles, which are small fluid-filled cavities or sacs within a tissue or organism.

Examples

The vesicular structure of the sponge allows for efficient filtration of water.
In microbiology, vesicular stomatitis is a viral infection that causes blister-like lesions.
The vesicular transport system in cells helps move substances in and out of the cell membrane.

Meaning

The term vesicular describes structures that resemble or are composed of vesicles, often found in biological contexts, such as cells or anatomical features.