vesicular

[ vuh-sik-yuh-ler ]
/ vəˈsɪk yə lər /

adjective

of or relating to a vesicle or vesicles.
having the form of a vesicle.
characterized by or consisting of vesicles.

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Origin of vesicular

1705–15; < New Latin vēsīculāris, equivalent to Latin vēsīcul(a) vesicle + -āris -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM vesicular

Words nearby vesicular

vesicoureteral reflux, vesicoureteral valve, vesicouterine fistula, vesicouterine ligament, vesicouterine pouch, vesicular, vesicular exanthema, vesicular murmur, vesicular ovarian follicle, vesicular resonance, vesicular respiration
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Medical definitions for non-vesicular

vesicular
[ vĕ-sĭk′yə-lər ]

adj.

Of or relating to vesicles.
Composed of or containing vesicles.
Having the form of a vesicle.
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