Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unilocular

Adjective

/ˌjuːnɪˈlɒkjʊlər/

Definition

Having or consisting of a single chamber or compartment.

Examples

The unilocular cyst was examined under a microscope to assess its characteristics.
In botany, a unilocular fruit has only one locule, which is the chamber containing seeds.
The cell is described as unilocular, meaning it contains a single, large vacuole.

Meaning

The term unilocular is used to describe something that has only one single space or cavity, often in reference to structures in biology and anatomy that contain a single interior space, such as certain types of fruits or cells.