Vesicular
Referring to the presence of one or more vesicles. For example, a vesicular rash features small blisters on the skin.
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- Vesiculitis
Inflammation of a vesicle, particularly of the seminal vesicles behind the male bladder.
- Vesiculography
The use of special X-ray equipment and a dye to examine the seminal vesicles and related structures. Vesiculography is most often used when prostate disease or cancer is suspected.
- Vessel
A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and lymph vessels.
- Vessel, afferent
A vessel that carries blood toward the heart. A vein or venule.