ampulla
pronunciation
How to pronounce ampulla in British English:
UK [æm'pʊlə]
How to pronounce ampulla in American English:
US [æm'pʊlə]
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- Noun:
- the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
- a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils
Word Origin
- ampulla (n.)
- late 14c., type of globular ancient Roman vessel; see ampoule.
Example
- 1. However , tubular adenoma of ampulla vater was noted .
- 2. A cocktail of orange , roses , cinnamon , musk and ambergris , it is dispensed from a filigreed spoon filled from an eagle-shaped ampulla .
- 3. Imaging examination and choice of cancer around ampulla .