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cis·ter·na  audio  (s-stûrn) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. cis·ter·nae  (-n) KEY 
  1. Anatomy A fluid-containing sac or cavity in the body of an organism. Also called reservoir.
  2. Cytology One of the saclike vesicles that comprise the endoplasmic reticulum.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin, cistern ; see cistern

OTHER FORMS:
cis·ternal(Adjective)


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