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multilocular

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

adjective

  1. having or consisting of many cells or vesicles.


Other Word Forms

  • pseudomultilocular adjective

Etymology

Origin of multilocular

First recorded in 1805–15; multi- + locular

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Classification of Tetrabranchiata.—Cephalopoda in which the mantle is entirely enclosed by a multilocular siphunculated shell, which may or may not be coiled.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various

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

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

This grouping of cysts in contradistinction to fleshy tumors omits the consideration of a series of cystic tumors of enormous size, the multilocular tumors of the ovary.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various