Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vesicula

Noun

/vɛˈsɪk.jʊ.lə/

Definition

A small sac or pouch, often found in biological contexts, that contains a liquid or gas.

Examples

The vesicula seminalis is a paired gland that produces a significant portion of the fluid found in semen.
In plants, vesicula can refer to small air-filled cavities that help with buoyancy.

Meaning

In anatomy and biology, ‘vesicula’ refers to small cavities or sacs that hold various substances, often playing a role in transport or storage within organisms.