vacuolar

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or consisting of a vacuole, which is a membrane-bound space within a cell containing fluid, nutrients, or waste.

Examples

  • The researchers studied the vacuolar membrane to understand how cells regulate their internal pressure.
  • A decrease in vacuolar volume often indicates that the plant is suffering from severe dehydration.

Synonyms: cellular, cytoplasmic, organellar