bilocular
- adjective
- /ˌbaɪˈlɒkjələr/
- Specialized
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bilocular
- The fruit of this plant develops into a bilocular capsule, each cell containing several seeds.
Examples
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In this species, the ovary is distinctly bilocular, separated by a thin septum.
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Microscopic examination revealed a bilocular structure in the specimen's tissue.
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The bilocular fruit of this plant is unique.
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In botany, a bilocular ovary can produce two types of seeds.
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In this species, the ovary is distinctly bilocular, separated by a thin septum.
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The fruit of this plant develops into a bilocular capsule, each cell containing several seeds.
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Microscopic examination revealed a bilocular structure in the specimen's tissue.
Synonyms
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With two separate chambers, like a parliament with two houses
Having two chambers or cells, often in plants and animals
Having two separate chambers, as in some hearts or machines
Having two capsules, often in a plant or organ
Having two parts that reach almost to the base
Compounds
How Many Chambers
Surface Forms
Morphology
bilocular = locular (semi-transparent) = bi + locule + ar
Adding the clear prefix 'bi-' (two) to the technical adjective 'locular' yields 'bilocular', but 'locular' is specialized vocabulary unfamiliar to average learners.
Etymology
The word bilocular comes from the parts bi- meaning 'two' and loculus meaning 'small place', the same root as location. So bilocular literally means 'having two small places', which is why it describes something with two chambers or compartments.