ampullulae

/ˌæmpʌˈljʊli/ or /ˌæmpʊˈlwɑːli/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of ampullula, especially in the phrase ‘ampullulae of the brain’, referring to a type of small cavity or sac within the brain.

“The neurosurgeon carefully examined the ampullulae of the patient’s brain to determine the cause of the symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • ampullula
  • cavity
  • sac

Antonyms

  • mass
  • solid