Definition

Relating to or having vacuoles, which are small cavities within a cell that store substances.

Example

The vacuolar structure in plant cells helps maintain turgor pressure.

Conversation

I just learned about vacuolar structures in plant cells.

Oh really? What are they used for?

They help store nutrients and waste, making the cells more efficient.

That's interesting! I didn't know they played such an important role.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vacuolar → It is formed from "vacuus" (meaning empty) and the suffix "-ar" (used to form adjectives). The word "vacuolar" refers to something related to or resembling a vacuole, which is an empty space within a cell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'empty' ('vacuus') to remember that 'vacuolar' describes something related to empty spaces in cells.

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