ˈlɒkjʊləs

Definitions

1. noun

A small compartment or cell in a spongy or honeycombed structure, especially in a sponge or a bone.

“The doctor examined the loculus in the patient’s bone to diagnose the condition.”

2. noun

A small compartment or space, especially in a book or a manuscript, used for storing or displaying small objects.

“The loculus in the medieval manuscript held a miniature painting.”