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vesicular

American  
[vuh-sik-yuh-ler] / vəˈsɪk yə lər /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a vesicle or vesicles.

  2. having the form of a vesicle.

  3. characterized by or consisting of vesicles.


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Etymology

Origin of vesicular

1705–15; < New Latin vēsīculāris, equivalent to Latin vēsīcul ( a ) vesicle + -āris -ar 1

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African swine fever, classical swine fever, Newcastle disease, foot-and-mouth disease and swine vesicular disease are among ailments in Kenya that Customs cited as risks.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

African swine fever, classical swine fever, Newcastle disease, foot-and-mouth disease, and swine vesicular disease are among ailments in Kenya that Customs cited as risks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Defra said the clinical signs of swine vesicular disease could be confused with foot and mouth disease, so it was essential any suspicion of SVD in pigs was reported.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2022

The second shot used another virus, called vesicular stomatitis virus.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2021

The original porphyritic, fluidal, vesicular or fragmental structures of the igneous rock are clearly visible in the less advanced stages of hornfelsing, but become less evident as the alteration progresses.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various

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