cisterna (redirected from Cisterna chyli)

cis·ter·na  (s-stûrn)

n. pl. cis·ter·nae (-n)

1. Anatomy A fluid-containing sac or cavity in the body of an organism. Also called reservoir.

2. Cytology One of the saclike vesicles that comprise the endoplasmic reticulum.

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[Latin, cistern; see cistern.]

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cis·ternal adj.

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cisterna [sɪˈstɜːnə]

n pl -nae [-niː]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a sac or partially closed space containing body fluid, esp lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

[New Latin, from Latin; see cistern]

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cisterna - a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid cistern sac - a structure resembling a bag in an animal