Loculation
loculation loc·u·la·tion (lŏk’yə-lā’shən)
n.
The process that results in the formation of a loculus or of loculi.
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[lok-yuh-luh s] /ˈlɒk yə ləs/ noun, plural loculi [lok-yuh-lahy, -lee] /ˈlɒk yəˌlaɪ, -ˌli/ (Show IPA) 1. Biology. . 2. Ecclesiastical. a compartment in an altar, in which relics are kept. 3. a recess in an ancient catacomb or tomb, where a body or cinerary urn was placed.
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[lok-yuh-luh-sahyd-l] /ˌlɒk yə ləˈsaɪd l/ adjective, Botany. 1. (of a capsule) splitting lengthwise so as to divide each locule into two parts.
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[lok-yuh-luh s] /ˈlɒk yə ləs/ noun, plural loculi [lok-yuh-lahy, -lee] /ˈlɒk yəˌlaɪ, -ˌli/ (Show IPA) 1. Biology. . 2. Ecclesiastical. a compartment in an altar, in which relics are kept. 3. a recess in an ancient catacomb or tomb, where a body or cinerary urn was placed.
- Locum
[loh-kuh m] /ˈloʊ kəm/ noun, British. 1. .