vesica

• Substantivo que designa uma bolsa membranosa distensível, geralmente contendo líquido ou gás, usada com frequência em contexto anatômico ou biológico.

A noun referring to a distensible membranous sac, typically containing liquid or gas, often used in anatomical or biological contexts.

1. Anatomical sacC1formalmedical

   A distensible membranous sac in the body, typically containing liquid or gas, such as the urinary bladder or gallbladder.

   Saco anatômico

   • The vesica urinaria stores urine before it is expelled from the body.
   • In ancient medical texts, the vesica was described as a reservoir for bodily fluids.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the vesica for any signs of inflammation.

   Sinônimosbladdersac