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loc⋅u⋅lar

  [lok-yuh-ler]
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–adjective Biology.
having one or more locules.
Also, loc⋅u⋅late  [lok-yuh-leyt, -lit] .

Origin:
1775–85; < NL loculāris kept in boxes. See loculus, -ar 1
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loc·u·lar   (lŏk'yə-lər)   
adj.  Having, formed of, or divided into small cavities or compartments.

[locul(us) + -ar.]
loc'u·la'tion n.
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Main Entry: loc·u·lar
Pronunciation: 'läk-y&-l&r
Function: adjective
: having or composed of loculi —often used incombination locular>
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locular loc·u·lar (lŏk'yə-lər)
adj.
Divided into or having loculi.

loculate loc·u·late (lŏk'yə-lāt')
adj.
Having or containing numerous loculi.

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