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ampulla

1. Anatomy the dilated end part of certain ducts or canals, such as the end of a uterine tube

2. Christianity

a. a vessel for containing the wine and water used at the Eucharist

b. a small flask for containing consecrated oil

3. a Roman two-handled bottle for oil, wine, or perfume

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ampulla

[am′pu̇l·ə]

(anatomy)

A dilated segment of a gland or tubule.

(botany)

A small air bladder in some aquatic plants.

(invertebrate zoology)

The sac at the base of a tube foot in certain echinoderms.

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If the rectal ampulla is enlarged, it will often invert as the dense connective tissue is plicated, thus reducing the size of the rectum.

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The bladder neck of the leading edge of a cystocele is used for quantification of anterior vaginal wall descent, the cervix for the central compartment and the most caudal aspect of the rectal ampulla or the leading edge of the rectocele contents for quantification of posterior compartment descent.

The inferior margin of the symphysis pubis serves as a convenient line of reference against which the maximal descent of bladder, uterus, cul-de-sac and rectal ampulla on valsalva maneuver can be measured.

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