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British pronunciation
/vˈɛsɪkəl/

Definition & Meaning of "vesicle"

Vesicle
01

a small, membrane-bound sac within a cell, involved in the transport, storage, or release of substances

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Peroxisomes are vesicles containing enzymes that participate in various metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fatty acids.
Synaptic vesicles store neurotransmitters in nerve cells, releasing them into the synapse during nerve signal transmission.
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