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vesicular

adjective ve·sic·u·lar \ və-ˈsi-kyə-lər , ve- \

Definition of vesicular

1 : containing, composed of, or characterized by vesicles
  • vesicular lava
2 : having the form or structure of a vesicle
3 : of or relating to vesicles
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vesicularity

play \və-ˌsi-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē, ve-\ noun

Origin and Etymology of vesicular

New Latin vesicula vesicle, from Latin, small bladder

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vesicular

adjective ve·sic·u·lar \ və-ˈsik-yə-lər, ve- \

medical Definition of vesicular

1 : characterized by the presence or formation of vesicles
  • a vesicular rash
2 : having the form of a vesicle
  • a vesicular lesion

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