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ampullary

ampullary

9.8
Relating to a small bulge in a tube in the body
  • adjective
  • /æmˈpʌləri/
  • Specialized
: ampular
  • An ampullary carcinoma often affects the region where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join.

Examples

  • In fish, the ampullary organs help detect electrical fields.

  • The ampullary region of the ear is crucial for balance.

  • An ampullary carcinoma often affects the region where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join.

  • The endoscope reached the ampullary segment of the duct without difficulty.

  • The surgeon identified an ampullary tumor during the procedure.

  • The endoscope reached the ampullary segment of the duct without difficulty.

  • The surgeon identified an ampullary tumor during the procedure.

Synonyms

ampullar
vsampullary
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to the wide, rounded part of a tube in the body, like the fallopian tube

is specific to ducts or cavities rather than general anatomical structures

Surface Forms

ampullary positive

Morphology

ampullary = ampulla (semi-transparent) = ampulla + ary

Formally transparent as 'ampulla' + '-ary' meaning 'relating to an ampulla', but the base 'ampulla' is technical and unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word ampullary comes from the Latin word ampulla, which means 'little bottle'. So, ampullary describes a part of the body, such as a tube or small space, that bulges or widens like a small bottle.