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sac⋅cate

  [sak-it, -eyt]
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–adjective
having a sac or the form of a sac.
Origin:
1820–30; < NL saccātus, equiv. to sacc(us) sack 1 + -ātus -ate 1
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sac·cate   (sāk'āt')   
adj.  

  1. Shaped like a pouch or sac.

  2. Having a pouch or sac.


[Latin saccus, bag; see sack1 + -ate1.]
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Main Entry: sac·cate
Pronunciation: 'sak-"At
Function: adjective
: having the form of a sac or pouch
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

saccate sac·cate (sāk'āt')
adj.

  1. Shaped like a pouch or sac.

  2. Having a pouch or sac.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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