Vesicle

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛsɪkəl/

Definitions of vesicle

noun a small bladder-like cell or cavity

Example Sentences

A1 A vesicle is a small sac that contains fluid.

A2 Cells use vesicles to transport molecules within the cell.

B1 The formation of a vesicle is a crucial step in cellular communication.

B2 Researchers are studying how vesicles play a role in the immune response.

C1 The study of vesicle trafficking has led to advancements in drug delivery systems.

C2 The complex process of exocytosis involves the release of vesicles from the cell.

Examples of vesicle in a Sentence

formal The cell transported molecules in a vesicle to the Golgi apparatus for processing.

informal The cell carried stuff in a vesicle to the Golgi for processing.

slang The cell hauled things in a vesicle to the Golgi for some work.

figurative Her emotions were like a vesicle, carrying memories to be processed in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of vesicle

• past tense: vesicled
• plural: vesicles
• comparative: more vesicle
• superlative: most vesicle
• present tense: vesicles
• future tense: will vesicle
• perfect tense: have vesicled
• continuous tense: is vesicling
• singular: vesicle
• positive degree: vesicle
• infinitive: to vesicle
• gerund: vesicling
• participle: vesicled

Origin and Evolution of vesicle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vesicle' originated from the Latin word 'vesicula', which means a small bladder or sac.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in anatomical contexts to refer to small sacs or bladders, the term 'vesicle' has evolved to also describe small fluid-filled sacs or structures in various scientific fields such as biology and chemistry.