ampulla

Introduction

A saccular dilation of a canal or duct.

Latin: a two-handled bottle

More general terms

• ductus

More specific terms

• ampulla of ductus deferens; Henle ampulla
• ampulla of uterine tube
• ampulla of Vater (hepatopancreatic, bilaropancreatic ampulla)
• rectal ampulla

Additional terms

• crista ampullaris (ampullary crest)