vibratiuncle
vibratiuncle · vibratiuncles
A minuscule or slight vibrationA 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).
/vaɪbɹeɪʃɪˈʌŋkl/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)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).
Origin
From modern Latin vibratiuncula, diminutive form of Latin vibrātio (“vibration”).From modern Latin vibratiuncula, diminutive form of Latin vibrātio (“vibration”).
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