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