HealthAugust 18, 2026

vesicular

vuh-SIK-yuh-ler

Definition

Relating to or consisting of vesicles, which are small, sac-like structures within a cell that store or transport substances.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vesicula', meaning 'little bladder' or 'small sac', combined with the suffix '-ar' to form an adjective. It has been used in scientific contexts since the 17th century to describe various small bladder-like structures in anatomy and biology.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the VMAT2 (vesicular monoamine transporter 2) protein, which regulates the movement of neurotransmitters in and out of storage sacs within neurons.

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