Vesicular
(adjective)
- Relating to, having the form of, or resembling a bladder or vesicle.
- Relating to, characterized by, or forming vesicles.
Origin:
Mid 18th century: from latin vesicula "small bladder" + -ar.
Examples:
- The patient's lungs showed vesicular changes on the X-ray.
- The rock has vesicular texture because of the air bubbles trapped in it.
- The vesicular structure of the plant cells was clearly visible under the microscope.
- Vesicular eruptions on the skin are a symptom of chickenpox.
- The vesicular sound is caused by a mixture of air and fluid in the lungs.