vacuolated
/ˈvækjuəˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Having vacuoles; characterized by the presence of small cavities or spaces.
- The pathologist noted that the liver cells were vacuolated, suggesting a metabolic issue.
- Under high magnification, the vacuolated appearance of the algae was striking.
- The vacuolated cells in the sample indicated that the tissue was under stress.
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