Definitions

1. noun

A small particle or mass of a substance, especially a cell or a part of a cell, such as a red blood corpuscle.

“The doctor observed the corpuscles in the patient’s blood under a microscope.”

2. noun

A small distinct part or feature of something, especially of a language.

“The corpuscle of the language was studied by linguists to understand its origins.”

3. noun

A small, distinct part of a literary or artistic work, such as a character or a theme.

“The corpuscle of the novel explored the struggles of the protagonist.”