Vesicular
Vesicular
Vesicular (pronunciation: ve-sik-yuh-lar) is a term used in medicine to describe something that is related to or characterized by vesicles.
Etymology
The term "vesicular" is derived from the Latin word "vesicula", meaning "small bladder" or "blister".
Definition
In medical terminology, vesicular refers to a type of sound, texture, or appearance that is similar to that of a vesicle. A vesicle is a small, fluid-filled sac or blister within the body. Vesicular sounds are typically heard in the lungs during respiration, and a vesicular rash is a type of skin rash characterized by small, fluid-filled blisters.
Related Terms
- Vesicle: A small, fluid-filled sac or blister within the body.
- Vesicular rash: A type of skin rash characterized by small, fluid-filled blisters.
- Vesicular sounds: The normal breath sounds heard over most of the lung fields, characterized by a soft, rustling quality.
- Vesicular stomatitis: A viral disease causing blister-like lesions in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves, and teats of horses, cattle, and swine.
- Vesicular transport: The process by which molecules are moved within cells via vesicles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vesicular
- Wikipedia's article - Vesicular
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