ampullary

English

Etymology

From ampulla +‎ -ary.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /æmˈpʊləɹi/

Adjective

ampullary (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to an ampulla, as:
   1. (biology, anatomy, medicine) Relating to the ampulla of Vater.
   2. (biology, anatomy, medicine) Relating to the rectal ampulla.
   3. (biology, anatomy, medicine) Relating to the ampulla chyli.
   4. (biology, anatomy, medicine) Relating to the ampullae osseae.

Coordinate terms

• postampullary
• preampullary

Derived terms

• periampullary
• transampullary