Vesicula

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Vesicula is a term used in anatomy and biology to refer to a small fluid-filled bladder, sac, cyst, or vacuole within the body. The term is used in various contexts within the medical and biological fields, and can refer to different structures depending on the context.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, vesicula can refer to a number of different structures. For example, the term can be used to refer to the seminal vesicles, which are a pair of simple tubular glands posteroinferior to the urinary bladder of male mammals.

Biology[edit | edit source]

In biology, vesicula can refer to a small organelle within a cell. For example, the term can be used to refer to synaptic vesicles in nerve cells, which store various neurotransmitters that are released at the synapse. The term can also be used to refer to transport vesicles in cells, which move molecules between locations within the cell.

Pathology[edit | edit source]

In pathology, vesicula can refer to a small, fluid-filled lesion that can appear on the skin or mucous membranes. For example, the term can be used to refer to the vesicles that appear in conditions such as herpes simplex or chickenpox.

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