An ampulla was, in Ancient Rome, a small round vessel, usually made of glass and with two handles, used for sacred purposes.

What is an Ampulla in biology?

Ampulla: In anatomy, a sac-like enlargement of a canal or duct. The ampulla of Vater is the enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine.

What does the term Ampulla mean?

1 : a glass or earthenware flask with a globular body and two handles used especially by the ancient Romans to hold ointment, perfume, or wine. 2 : a saccular anatomical swelling or pouch.