Definition of multivesicular in English:
multivesicular
adjective ˌmʌltɪvɪˈsɪkjʊlə
1Cell Biology. Designating intracellular membranous structures consisting of a number of vesicles; specifically (especially in "multivesicular body") designating a type of endosome or lysosome consisting of a group of small vesicles contained within a limiting membrane.
2Biology and Medicine. Containing many vesicles or cavities.
3Physiology. Designating or relating to the release of a neurotransmitter from more than one synaptic vesicle.
Origin
1950s. From multi- + vesicular.
Definition of multivesicular in US English:
multivesicular
adjectiveˌmʌltɪvɪˈsɪkjʊlə
1Cell Biology. Designating intracellular membranous structures consisting of a number of vesicles; specifically (especially in "multivesicular body") designating a type of endosome or lysosome consisting of a group of small vesicles contained within a limiting membrane.
2Biology and Medicine. Containing many vesicles or cavities.
3Physiology. Designating or relating to the release of a neurotransmitter from more than one synaptic vesicle.
Origin
1950s. From multi- + vesicular.