Vezica

Vezica is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in the context of biology and medicine. Most commonly, it refers to the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys. It is part of the urinary system and plays a crucial role in urination. Urine passes from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder, where it is held until it is expelled from the body through the urethra.

The term "vezica" can also be used more generally to describe any sac-like structure within the body. For example, in the context of reproduction, the term might be used to refer to the seminal vesicles in males, which produce fluid that contributes to semen. In some botanical contexts, "vezica" might refer to a bladder-like structure in plants, such as in certain types of algae or carnivorous plants that use bladders for trapping prey. The specific meaning of "vezica" is usually determined by the surrounding context in which it is used. It is a Latin-derived term, meaning "little bladder" or "sac."