ampulla

plural irregular

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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma parte dilatada de um canal ou ducto, como nos canais semicirculares do ouvido, ou um frasco de duas alças historicamente usado pelos romanos para armazenar vinhos ou óleos.

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.

   🇵🇹Ampola

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Âmbula

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