English Explanatory Dictionary

vibratiuncle

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Meanings

noun

A minuscule or slight vibration; specifically, a vibration in brain tissue caused by the comparatively greater vibrations of the particles of the medullary substance of the nerves (formerly hypothesised to convey external impressions to the mind).

Pronunciation

vībrāshĭ.ŭngʹkl /vaɪbɹeɪʃɪˈʌŋkl/

Word forms

vibratiuncle vibratiuncles vibratiuncula vibratiuncule

Etymology

From modern Latin vibratiuncula, diminutive form of Latin vibrātio (“vibration”).

Derived words

vibratiunculation

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