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Definition of Ampulla
1. Noun. The dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear.
Group relationships: Canal, Channel, Duct, Epithelial Duct
Derivative terms: Ampullar, Ampullary
2. Noun. A flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils.
Definition of Ampulla
1. n. A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug.
Definition of Ampulla
1. Noun. A Roman two-handled vessel. ¹
2. Noun. A vessel for containing consecrated wine or oil. ¹
3. Noun. (anatomy) The dilated end of a duct. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ampulla
1. a globular bottle used in ancient Rome [n -LAE] : AMPULLAR [adj]
Medical Definition of Ampulla
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Origin: L.
1. A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug.
2. A cruet for the wine and water at Mass. The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept.
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