Vesical
Refers to the urinary bladder. The word comes from the Latin vesica meaning a bag or bladder.
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- Vesicle
In dermatology, a vesicle is a small blister, as on the skin. Vesicles also occur on the mucous membranes, such as the buccal mucosa (the lining of the mouth). Vesicles are less than 0.5 centimeters in diameter. In anatomy, a vesicle is any small pouch. For example, the seminal vesicles are a pair of pouch-like […]
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One of two structures that are about 5 cm long and are located behind the bladder and above the prostate gland. The seminal vesicles contribute fluid to the ejaculate.
- Vesicoenteric
Pertaining to both the urinary bladder and intestine or to a communication between them, as in a vesicoenteric fistula. Synonymous with vesicointestinal.