Associations to the word «Vesicle»

Wiktionary

VESICLE, noun. (cytology) A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.
VESICLE, noun. A small bladder-like cell or cavity.
VESICLE, noun. (anatomy) A small sac or cyst or vacuole, especially one containing fluid. A blister formed in or beneath the skin, containing serum. A bleb.
VESICLE, noun. (anatomy) A pocket of embryonic tissue that is the beginning of an organ.
VESICLE, noun. (geology) A small cavity formed in volcanic rock by entrapment of a gas bubble during solidification.

Dictionary definition

VESICLE, noun. A small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid).

Wise words

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