tubule

/'tju:bju:l/

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a kidney tubule under a microscope.

Definition

Noun A very small, narrow tube or tubular structure, especially one that is part of a biological or anatomical system.

Usage

The word "tubule" is a technical term used primarily in biology, medicine, and anatomy. It refers to a minute, hollow, cylindrical structure that serves a specific function, often in transporting or containing fluids. It is almost always used in a scientific context.

Examples

• Under the microscope, we could see the renal tubule responsible for filtering blood.
• The dentinal tubules are tiny channels in the tooth.
• The scientist studied the structure of the seminiferous tubules.

Advanced Usage

• Collecting tubule: A specific tubule in the kidney that collects urine from nephrons.
  • The final concentration of urine occurs in the collecting tubule.
• Tubular (adj): Having the form of or consisting of a tube or tubes. This is the related adjective form.
  • The gland has a tubular structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Tubular (adjective): Shaped like or consisting of a tube.
• Tubulous (adjective, less common): Composed of or containing tubules.

Different Meanings

The word "tubule" has a single, specific meaning related to a small tube, particularly in scientific contexts. There are no common idiomatic or figurative uses.

Synonyms

• Canaliculus (noun): An even smaller channel or tube.
• Ductule (noun): A small duct.
• Microtubule (noun): A specific type of microscopic tubular structure within cells.

(Note: Synonyms like "canaliculus" and "ductule" are highly specialized and context-specific.)

Idioms

There are no common idioms using the word "tubule."

Phrasal Verbs

There are no phrasal verbs using the word "tubule."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small tube