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cisterna

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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.
[Latin, cistern; see cistern.]
cis·ternal adj.
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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Noun1.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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Oberste MS, Michele SM, Maher K, Schnurr D, Cisterna D, Junttila N, et al.
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