Unilocular

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Unilocular refers to a structure or organ that has a single cavity or chamber. It is a term often used in anatomy and pathology to describe the structure of certain organs or the characteristics of certain conditions.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, unilocular is used to describe organs or structures that have a single cavity. For example, a unilocular ovary is an ovary that has a single large cavity, as opposed to a multilocular ovary, which has multiple smaller cavities.

Pathology[edit | edit source]

In pathology, unilocular is used to describe the characteristics of certain conditions. For example, a unilocular cyst is a cyst that has a single cavity, as opposed to a multilocular cyst, which has multiple smaller cavities.

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