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vesical

|ves-i-cal|

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/ˈvesɪkəl/

bladder-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'vesical' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vesica,' where 'vesica' meant 'bladder.'

Historical Evolution

'vesica' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'vesicalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vesical.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bladder,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or affecting the urinary bladder.

The patient was diagnosed with a vesical infection.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/29 18:52