What is another word for vacuolated?
Pronunciation: [vˈakjuːˌɒle͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
Vacuolated is typically used to describe a cell or a tissue feature that contains one or more vacuoles. Some synonyms for this word include vesicular, cystic, or spongy. Vesicular refers to the formation of a small sac or cyst, closely resembling a vacuole. Cystic is used to describe hollow or fluid-filled pockets in an organ or tissue. Lastly, spongy refers to a texture that is airy, light and characterized by the presence of numerous small spaces, much like the appearance of an actual sponge. These words are often used interchangeably with vacuolated in medical or scientific contexts.
