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Ampulla

see synonyms of ampulla

Noun

1. ampulla

the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear

2. ampulla

a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils

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Ampulla

see synonyms of ampulla
noun plural -pullae (-ˈpʊliː)
1. anatomy
the dilated end part of certain ducts or canals, such as the end of a uterine tube
2. Christianity
a. 
a vessel for containing the wine and water used at the Eucharist
b. 
a small flask for containing consecrated oil
3. 
a Roman two-handled bottle for oil, wine, or perfume

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Ampulla

see synonyms of ampulla
nounWord forms: plural amˈpullae (æmˈpʌli ; ampulˈē; æmˈpʊli ; ampoolˈē)
1. 
a nearly round bottle with two handles, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
2.  Anatomy
a sac or dilated part of a tube or canal, as of a milk duct in a mammary gland

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Ampulla

see synonyms of ampulla
n. pl. am·pul·lae (-plē, -pŭlē)
1. A nearly round bottle with two handles used by the ancient Romans for wine, oil, or perfume.
2. Ecclesiastical A vessel for consecrated wine or holy oil.
3. Anatomy A small dilatation in a canal or duct, especially one in the semicircular canal of the ear.

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