tubule
Noun A very small, narrow tube or tubular structure, especially one that is part of a biological or anatomical system.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tubular (adjective): Shaped like or consisting of a tube.
- Tubulous (adjective, less common): Composed of or containing tubules.
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.
- 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.)
There are no common idioms using the word "tubule."
There are no phrasal verbs using the word "tubule."
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