cis·ter·na (s -stûr n )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·ter nal 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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