adjective
- containing or characterized by vacuoles (small fluid-filled spaces within cells)
Usage: biology; medical
Examples
- The pathologist observed vacuolated cells in the tissue sample.
- Vacuolated cytoplasm is often seen in certain disease conditions.
- The microscopic examination revealed heavily vacuolated neurons.
- Plant cells appeared vacuolated after exposure to the toxin.
- The vacuolated appearance of the cells suggested cellular damage.
- Researchers noted vacuolated structures in the infected tissue.