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ostiole definition

os·ti·ole (äs′tē ōl′)

noun

a small opening or orifice, as a pore

Etymology: < ModL ostiolum < L, dim. of ostium: see ostiary

Related Forms:

  • ostiolar os′·tio·lar (äs′tē ō lər, äs tī′-) adjective

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