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loculated

loculated

9.9
Divided into small separate pockets, as in a cyst or some fruits
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɒkjʊleɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : loculado
  • The doctor explained that the tumor was loculated, making it more challenging to treat.

Examples

  • In some diseases, loculated cysts can form in the abdominal cavity, complicating diagnosis.

  • The scientist observed loculated structures within the petri dish, indicating cellular organization.

  • Loculated effusions are more common when merely a scarring of the pericardium has occurred.

    Academic text (2016)

Synonyms

compartmented
vsloculated
1 5.5

Divided into smaller sections like boxes or rooms

is specifically small chamber division in medical or biological settings
chambered
vsloculated
1 5.1

Divided into separate small rooms or spaces

is focused on small chamber division in biological contexts rather than general sections
multiloculated
vsloculated
  • Specialized
9.9

Divided into many small separate chambers, often in a lump or cyst

is division into small chambers in medical contexts without stressing number
multilocular
vsloculated
  • Specialized
9.1

Having many small chambers inside, like a cyst or tomato

is about division into small chambers used in biological contexts
compartmental
vsloculated
7.4

Organized into separate parts with little connection

is narrower, meaning small chamber division in medical biology contexts
lobulated
vsloculated
  • Specialized
8.6

Having small rounded parts, often in an organ, tumor, or leaf

is about small chamber division rather than rounded section shape

How Divided

multilocular
  • Specialized
9.1
loculated
  • Specialized
9.9
unilocular
  • Specialized
9.7

Surface Forms

loculated positive

Morphology

loculated = loculate (semi-transparent) = locule + ate + d

Formation from 'loculate' by regular past-participle/adjectival suffixation '-d' is straightforward and predictable.

Etymology

The word loculated comes from the Latin loculus ('small place') and the older root locus ('place'), and it is related to English words like local and location. Imagine tiny 'rooms' or chambers inside a cyst or fruit, which is why loculated means 'divided into small compartments'.