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cistern [′sis·tərn]
(anatomy) A closed, fluid-filled sac or vesicle, such as the subarachnoid spaces or the vesicles comprising the dictyosomes of a Golgi apparatus. (civil engineering) A tank for storing water or other liquid. (geology) A hollow that holds water. cistern An artificial reservoir or tank for storing water at atmospheric pressure (such as rain-water collected from a roof) for use when required. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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