vésicule

vesicle, small sac

noun veh-zee-KUL Rare

Origin: Latin vesicula, diminutive of vesica 'bladder'

Also means

gallbladder (short form)

Usage Note

Vésicule alone often refers to la vésicule biliaire (gallbladder) in everyday speech. In biology it also names any small fluid-filled sac or blister. Avoir des problèmes de vésicule is a common way to say someone has gallbladder trouble.

Examples

"Il a subi une ablation de la vésicule."

Natural Translation

He had his gallbladder removed.

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