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ampulla 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 ampulla [am′pu̇l·ə] (anatomy) A dilated segment of a gland or tubule. (botany) A small air bladder in some aquatic plants. (invertebrate zoology) The sac at the base of a tube foot in certain echinoderms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Since then, various anatomic studies have been performed on
temporal bones, and theories have arisen about the significance of
microfissures in the otic capsule in the area of the oval window, the
round window niche, and the posterior canal ampulla. After excysting in the duodenum, the
metacercariae migrate through the ampulla of Vater into the bile ducts,
where they mature into adult worms within 4 weeks and deposit yellow,
operculated eggs. Hair cells are oriented in the lateral SCC so that endolymph motion
toward the ampulla causes excitation. |
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