ductule
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duc·tule
(dŭk′to͞ol′)n.
A small duct.
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ductule
(ˈdʌktjuːl)n
(Anatomy) anatomy zoology a small duct
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duc•tule
(ˈdʌk tul, -tyul)n.
a small anatomical duct.
[1880–85]
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Noun | 1. | ductule - a very small duct duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel - a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs" sweat duct - a small duct that conveys sweat from a sudoriferous gland to the surface of the skin biliary ductule - excretory ducts of the liver; empty into the hepatic ducts |
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duc·tule
n. túbulo, conducto pequeño.
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