multilocular cyst

multilocular cyst
1. a cyst containing several loculi or spaces; cf. unilocular c. (def. 1). 2. multilocular hydatid c. 3. multilocular c. of kidney.

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  • multilocular — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ at multi + adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary multi + locular : having or divided into many small chambers or vesicles a multilocular cyst * * * /mul ti lok yeuh leuhr/, adj. having or consisting of many cells or… …   Useful english dictionary

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