cisterna

cis·ter·na

 (sĭ-stûr′nə)

n. pl. cis·ter·nae (-nē)

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·ter′nal adj.

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cisterna

(sɪˈstɜːnə)

n, pl -nae (-niː)

(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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cis•tern

(ˈsɪs tərn)

n.

1. a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.

2. a reservoir or receptacle of some natural fluid of the body.

[1250–1300; Middle English < Latin cisterna <cist(a) chest]

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Noun

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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

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