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loculus definition

locu·lus (läk′yo̵̅o̅ ləs, -yə-)

noun pl. loculi -·li′ (-lī′)

any small cavity or chamber in plant or animal tissue
also locule loc′·ule′ (-yo̵̅o̅l′)

Etymology: ModL < L, dim. of locus, place: see local

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