AMPULLAR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ampullar mean? 

• AMPULLAR (adjective)
  The adjective AMPULLAR has 1 sense:

1. of or related to an ampulla

  Familiarity information: AMPULLAR used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• AMPULLAR (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or related to an ampulla

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

ampullar; ampullary

Domain category:

anatomy; general anatomy (the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals)

Pertainym:

ampulla (the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear)

Derivation:

ampulla (a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils)

ampulla (the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear)