Definition of Ampulla

1. Noun. The dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear.

Generic synonyms: Body Part
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.
Generic synonyms: Flask
Derivative terms: Ampullar, Ampullary

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

1. 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. 3. Any membranous bag shaped like a leathern bottle, as the dilated end of a vessel or duct; especially the dilations of the semicircular canals of the ear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ampulla

amplitude of convergence
amplitude of pulse
amplitude spectroscopy
amplitudes
amply
ampotis
ampoule
ampoules
amprenavir
amprolium
amprotropine phosphate
amps
ampul
ampule
ampules
ampulla (current term)
ampulla canaliculi lacrimalis
ampulla chyli
ampulla ductus lacrimalis
ampulla duodeni
ampulla hepatopancreatica
ampulla lactifera
ampulla membranacea
ampulla of Lorenzini
ampulla of Vater
ampulla of gallbladder
ampulla of lacrimal canaliculus
ampulla of milk duct

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