In anatomy, a sac-like enlargement of a canal or duct. The ampulla of Vater is the enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine. Ampulla in Latin means flask. An ampulla was a flask used in ancient Rome to hold ointment, perfume, and wine.

A sac-like enlargement of a canal or duct.

late 14c., type of globular ancient Roman vessel; see ampoule.

(am-pool´ua) A saclike enlargement of a duct or tube. ampulla of Vater

noun. any sort of bursiform expansion of a conduit or pathway. Ampullae based at each end of the curved pathways of the inner ear consist of hair cells which assist in retaining equilibrium.

An ampulla is a part of the inner ear that surrounds sensory receptors that are responsible for movement related sensory experiences like spatial awareness and pressure change. Ampullae (the plural of [..]

An enlarged region of each semicircular canal that contains the receptor cells (hair cells) of the vestibular system. See Figure 9.16.

(n) the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear(n) a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils

A sac-like enlargement of a canal or duct.

The ampulla is the segment of the fallopian tubes where fertilization usually occurs. For more information please see the female urogenital system.

A dilation of the duodenal papilla that is the opening of the juncture of the Common Bile Duct and the Main Pancreatic Duct, also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla.

A sac-like enlargement of a canal or duct.

A saccular anatomic swelling or pouch.

Origin: L. 1. A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug. 2. A cruet for the wine and water at Mass. The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept. 3. <biology> Any membranous bag shaped like a leathern bottle, as the dilated end of a vessel or duct; especially the dilations of the semici [..]

upper region of the mammalian oviduct, near the ovary. Fertilization typically takes place in this region.

a vessel for holding holy oil; a reliquary. amullus: