ampulla

unregelmäßiger Plural

A noun referring to a dilated part of a canal or duct, such as in the semicircular canals of the ear, or a two-handled flask historically used by Romans for storing wines or oils.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen erweiterten Abschnitt eines Kanals oder Gangs bezeichnet, etwa in den Bogengängen des Ohres, oder eine zweihändige Flasche, die historisch von den Römern zur Aufbewahrung von Wein oder Öl verwendet wurde.

1. Anatomical structure C2 formal medical

   A small, dilated sac or pouch in a tubular organ or canal, such as in the semicircular canals of the inner ear or in the fallopian tubes.

   • The ampulla of the semicircular canal helps detect rotational movement.
   • An obstruction in the ampulla can affect balance.
   • The surgeon examined the ampulla of the fallopian tube.

   🇩🇪Ampulle

   Synonyme: dilatationpouchsac

2. Ancient Roman vessel C2 formal art

   A two-handled flask or bottle used by ancient Romans for storing and pouring wine, oil, or other liquids.

   • The museum displayed a Roman glass ampulla from the 1st century.
   • Ampullae were often decorated with intricate patterns.
   • The merchant poured olive oil from a clay ampulla.

   🇩🇪Amphore

• ampullae plural form
• ampullae's possessive plural form
• ampulla's possessive singular form