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<pathology> A closed membrane shell, derived from membranes either by a physiological process (budding) or mechanically by sonication.
Vesicles of dimensions in excess of 50nm are believed to be important in intracellular transport processes.
See: coated vesicles.
(11 Mar 2008)
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