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cistern
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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.


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Effect of monensin on plant Golgi: re-examination of the monensin induced changes in cisternal architecture and functional activities of the Golgi apparatus of sycamore suspension--cultured cells.
 
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