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multilocular

American  
[muhl-ti-lok-yuh-ler] / ˌmʌl tɪˈlɒk jə lər /

adjective

  1. having or consisting of many cells or vesicles.


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Etymology

Origin of multilocular

First recorded in 1805–15; multi- + locular

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The whole multilocular cystic mass with the accumulated fluids tipped the scales at 132 pounds.

From Time Magazine Archive

These tumours have been described by Eve under the name of multilocular cystic epithelial tumours of the jaw.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

In the region of the knee the ganglion is usually multilocular, and consists of a meshwork of fibrous tissue, the meshes of which are occupied by colloid material.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Delafield and Prudden report the only instance of multilocular echinococcus seen in this country.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

It may have one cell or cavity, being unilocular; or many, multilocular, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various

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