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vesical

adjective
ves·i·cal | \ ˈve-si-kəl \

Definition of vesical 

: of or relating to the urinary bladder vesical burning

First Known Use of vesical

1797, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vesical

Latin vesica bladder — more at venter

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vesical neck

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vesica piscis

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vesical

adjective
ves·i·cal | \ ˈves-i-kəl \

Medical Definition of vesical 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to a bladder and especially to the urinary bladder vesical burning

vesical

noun

Medical Definition of vesical (Entry 2 of 2)

: vesical artery

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