Definition of Globule

1. Noun. A small globe or ball.

Specialized synonyms: Bubble
Generic synonyms: Ball, Globe, Orb

Definition of Globule

1. n. A little globe; a small particle of matter, of a spherical form.

Definition of Globule

1. a small spherical mass [n -S]

Medical Definition of Globule

1. 1. A little globe; a small particle of matter, of a spherical form. "Globules of snow." (Sir I. Newton) "These minute globules [a mole's eyes] are sunk . . . Deeply in the skull." (Paley) 2. A minute spherical or rounded structure; as blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles, minute fungi, spores, etc. 3. A little pill or pellet used by homeopathists. Origin: L. Globulus, dim. Of globus globe: cf. F. Globule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Globule

globous
globs
globular
globular
globularness
globulars
globular actin
globular heart
globular leukocyte
globular pearlite
globular process
globular protein
globular sputum
globular thrombus
globule (current term)
globule (current term)
globules
globulet
globulets
globuliferous
globulimeter
globulin
globulin
globulins
globulinuria
globulite
globulomaxillary cyst
globulus
globus
globus hystericus

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