vesicle

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈvɛsɪkəl/

Noun

(cytology) A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell. / (botany) A small sac filled with juice, one of many constituting the pulp of a fruit such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.

Japanese Meaning

細胞学では、細胞内に存在する膜で囲まれた小さな区画。 / 植物学では、オレンジやレモン、グレープフルーツなどの果実の果肉を構成する、汁が入った小さな嚢。

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The scientist observed a vesicle transporting proteins to the Golgi apparatus under the microscope.

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研究者は顕微鏡で、小胞がタンパク質をゴルジ体へ運ぶ様子を観察した。

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(cytology) A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.

Sense（2）

Coordinate term: acinus

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(anatomy) A pocket of embryonic tissue that is the beginning of an organ.

Coordinate term: germ

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(geology) A small cavity formed in volcanic rock by entrapment of a gas bubble during solidification.

It frequently contains holes, or vesicles, especially nearer the surface of a flow where gas has escaped.

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vesicles

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