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Vesicle vs Synaptobrevin - What's the difference?

vesicle | synaptobrevin |

As nouns the difference between vesicle and synaptobrevin

is that vesicle is (cytology) a membrane-bound compartment found in a cell while synaptobrevin is (biology) a small integral membrane protein of secretory vesicles.

vesicle

Noun

(en noun)
  • (cytology) A membrane-bound compartment found in a cell.
  • A small bladder-like cell or cavity.
  • (anatomy) A small sac or cyst or vacuole, especially one containing fluid. A blister formed in or beneath the skin, containing serum. A bleb.
  • (anatomy) A pocket of embryonic tissue that is the beginning of an organ.
  • (geology) A small cavity formed in volcanic rock by entrapment of a gas bubble during solidification.
  • * 2004 , (Richard Fortey), The Earth , Folio Society 2011, p. 51:
  • It frequently contains holes, or vesicles , especially nearer the surface of a flow where gas has escaped.

    synaptobrevin

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (biology) A small integral membrane protein of secretory vesicles.