multilocular
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- adjective
- /ˌmʌl.tɪˈlɒk.jʊ.lər/
- Specialized
- The doctor explained that the tumor had a multilocular structure, with several distinct compartments.
Examples
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During surgery, a multilocular, thick-walled, abscessed lymph node was drained, and necrotic tissue was removed for histologic examination.
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The growth of individual LDs within most cells results in a multilocular appearance, whereas in cells such as white adipocytes, a large unilocular droplet forms.
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Direct radiography can demonstrate multilocular radiolucencies in the involved bone.
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The panoramic x-ray shows the multilocular radiolucency in the ramus ascendens and in the angulus mandibula on the right.
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A panoramic x-ray examination revealed multilocular radiolucency in the ramus ascendens and the angulus mandibula on the right (Figure 1).
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In the laboratory, scientists observed multilocular cysts containing various substances under the microscope.
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The analysis revealed a multilocular pattern in the mineral deposits found in the ancient rock formations.
Synonyms
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Organized so different parts do not share information
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Divided into smaller sections like boxes or rooms
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Divided into separate small rooms or spaces
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Organized into separate parts with little connection
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With many separate rooms or spaces inside
Divided into many small separate chambers, often in a lump or cyst
Divided into small separate pockets, as in a cyst or some fruits
Having several rounded parts
Antonyms
How Many Chambers
Surface Forms
Morphology
multilocular = locular (semi-transparent) = multi + locul + ar
The word is a straightforward prefixation of 'multi-' to 'locular'.
Etymology
The word multilocular comes from multi- meaning 'many' and locul- from Latin loculus meaning 'little place', the same root you see in local and location. So a multilocular thing has many 'little places' or chambers, like many small rooms.