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corpuscle

/kɔːr.pəs.kəl/ noun · British & US
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What does corpuscle mean?

noun

A small mass of cells or tissue, especially one that is separate from the main body of an organ or tissue. A minute particle or speck, especially one that is visible only under a microscope.

Example

"The doctor examined the corpuscle under a microscope to diagnose the disease."

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