ampullar
adjective
Meaning
Relating to or resembling an ampulla, which is a flask-shaped or dilated part of a bodily canal or duct.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with an ampullar obstruction that required immediate surgical intervention.
- Anatomy textbooks often highlight the ampullar structure within the inner ear responsible for maintaining balance.
Synonyms: flask-shaped, dilated, ampulliform, expanded