vesicular

adjective ve·sic·u·lar \və-ˈsi-kyə-lər, ve-\

Definition of VESICULAR

: containing, composed of, or characterized by vesicles <vesicular lava>

: having the form or structure of a vesicle

: of or relating to vesicles

— ve·sic·u·lar·i·ty \-ˌsi-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun

New Latin vesicula vesicle, from Latin, small bladder

First Known Use: 1715

Medical Dictionary

adjective ve·sic·u·lar \və-ˈsik-yə-lər, ve-\

: characterized by the presence or formation of vesicles <a vesicular rash>

: having the form of a vesicle <a vesicular lesion>

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