First Known Use: 1853
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vacuole
noun vac·u·ole \ˈva-kyə-ˌwōl\
Definition of VACUOLE
1
: a small cavity or space in the tissues of an organism containing air or fluid
2
: a cavity or vesicle in the cytoplasm of a cell usually containing fluid — see cell illustration
— vac·u·o·lar \ˌva-kyə-ˈwō-lər, -ˌlär\ adjective
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Origin of VACUOLE
French, literally, small vacuum, from Latin vacuum
Rhymes with VACUOLE
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VACUOLE Defined for Kids
vacuole
noun vac·u·ole \ˈva-kyə-ˌwōl\
Definition of VACUOLE for Kids
: a hollow space in the cytoplasm of a cell that is usually filled with liquid
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vacuole
noun vac·u·ole \ˈvak-yə-ˌwōl\
Medical Definition of VACUOLE
1
: a small cavity or space in the tissues of an organism containing air or fluid
2
: a cavity or vesicle in the cytoplasm of a cell containing fluid
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