loculus

/ˈlɑkjələs/
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Other forms: loculi

Definitions of loculus
  1. noun
    a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
    synonyms: locule
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    type of:
    bodily cavity, cavity, cavum
    (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
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