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vesicle

[ˈvɛsɪkəl]

vesicle Definition

  • 1a small fluid-filled sac in the body
  • 2a small air-filled swelling on a plant, especially on a leaf or stem

Using vesicle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vesicle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vesicles in the cell contain neurotransmitters.

  • Example

    The rash is characterized by small vesicles filled with fluid.

  • Example

    The plant's leaves are covered in vesicles that help it float on water.

vesicle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vesicle

Phrases with vesicle

  • herpes vesicles

    small blisters or sores caused by the herpes simplex virus

    Example

    The patient had multiple herpes vesicles on their lips.

  • secretory vesicles

    membrane-bound organelles that store and transport molecules within cells

    Example

    The secretory vesicles release insulin into the bloodstream.

  • endocytic vesicles

    vesicles formed by invagination of the cell membrane that bring extracellular material into the cell

    Example

    The endocytic vesicles transport nutrients into the cell.

Origins of vesicle

from Latin 'vesicula', meaning 'a little bladder'

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Summary: vesicle in Brief

A 'vesicle' [ˈvɛsɪkəl] is a small fluid-filled sac in the body or a small air-filled swelling on a plant. Examples include vesicles in cells that contain neurotransmitters, and vesicles on plants that help them float on water. Other types of vesicles include herpes vesicles, which are small blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus, and secretory vesicles, which store and transport molecules within cells.