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spherule

American  
[sfer-ool, -yool, sfeer-] / ˈsfɛr ul, -yul, ˈsfɪər- /

noun

  1. a small sphere or spherical body.

spherule British  
/ ˈsfɛruːl /

noun

  1. a very small sphere or globule

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Origin of spherule

From the Late Latin word sphaerula, dating back to 1655–65. See sphere, -ule

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