Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loculated
Adjective
/ˈlɒkjʊleɪtɪd/
Definition
Divided into compartments or chambers.
Examples
- The loculated cysts found in the patient were characteristic of a specific type of tissue growth.
- In botany, loculated fruits may have multiple compartments filled with seeds.
- The microbiologist studied the loculated structure of the bacteria under a microscope.
Meaning
The term ‘loculated’ describes something that is separated into distinct sections or cavities, often used in biological or medical contexts to refer to structures that have multiple chambers.
Synonyms
- Partitioned
- Compartmentalized
- Chambered
- Divided