n. A minute cell or cavity in the tissue of organisms.n. In anatomy, a minute space, vacuity, or interstice of tissue in which lymphatic vessels are supposed to originate.n. In zoology, any minute vesicle or vacuity in the tissue of a protozoan, as an amœba.n. In botany, a cavity of greater or less size within the protoplasmic mass of active vegetable cells, which is filled with water, or cell-sap as it is called.