cisterna
9.9
A small sac in the body that holds fluid like lymph or the fluid around the brain
- noun
- /sɪˈstɜrnə/
- Specialized
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cisterna
- The doctor explained that the cisterna is crucial for the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain.
Examples
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The subarachnoid space is then opened to release spinal fluid from the cisterna lateralis.
Academic text (1996) -
In the anatomy lab, students learn about the cisterna that contains lymph fluid in the human body.
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During the surgery, the surgeon carefully examined the cisterna to ensure it was not obstructed.
Synonyms
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4.1
A natural hollow inside the body that holds organs like the heart
is a fluid filled sac rather than a general hollow space
1
7.9
A small space in the body that holds fluid, often near the brain
is the same meaning but appears as a different form or variant
1
9.9
A natural hollow inside the body, like a sinus or chamber
is about sacs holding fluid rather than general empty chambers
9.9
A thin sac in the body that holds liquid or gas
is limited to sacs containing lymph or cerebrospinal fluid rather than gas
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Etymology
Cisterna comes from a Latin word like the English cistern, meaning a water tank or 'reservoir'. So in anatomy a cisterna is a sac or cavity that acts as a 'reservoir' for body fluid, which is why surgeons try to avoid damaging it.