AMPULLARY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Of or related to an ampulla

Synonyms:

ampullar; ampullary

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

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)