noun
- the formation of vacuoles (small fluid-filled spaces) within cells or tissues
Usage: biological/medical
Examples
- The pathologist observed extensive vacuolation in the liver cells.
- Cellular vacuolation is often a sign of metabolic stress.
- The microscopic examination revealed vacuolation throughout the tissue sample.
- Toxic exposure can lead to vacuolation in nerve cells.
- The researcher studied vacuolation patterns in plant root cells.
- Vacuolation was evident in the biopsy under high magnification.