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vesicular

American  
[vuh-sik-yuh-ler] / vəˈsɪk jə 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

The department confirmed that tests for other vesicular diseases of pigs were ongoing and that restrictions on pigs in the area would remain until further testing was completed.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2022

Mr. Scott and Mr. Irwin had been trained in geology and knew the specimen, a vesicular rock, would be valuable to scientists on Earth.

From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2021

A rise of temperature precedes the vesicular eruption, which is accompanied by salivation and a peculiar “smacking” of the lips.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various

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