| vestigial |
Nonfunctioning, a remnant of a body part that existed in a former species of an animal. Whales have tiny, vestigial hind legs buried deep in their bodies.
Ãâó: www.reefed.edu.au/glossary/v.html
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| vesicle |
A small blister containing a fluid. A large vesicle is referred to as a bulla.
Ãâó: www.sdrpharma.com/sj.htm
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| vestibular |
Pertaining to or toward a vestibule. In dental anatomy, used to refer to the tooth surface directed toward the vestibule of the mouth.
Ãâó: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary...
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| vestigial |
describes a part of an animal (such as an organ or bone) that is no longer used by the species and has therefore become smaller or less developed.
Ãâó: museum.nhm.uga.edu/gawildlife/glossary/gawwglossar...
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| vesicle |
A small pouch or pouch-like structure (sac). Vesicles in nerve cell axons contain neurotransmitters.
Ãâó: www.alz.org/Resources/Glossary.asp
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