noun
pl. -·li· a very small groove, or canal, as in bone
Origin of canaliculus
L, diminutive of canalis, groove: see canalcanaliculus
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canaliculus
noun
pl. can·a·lic·u·li,A small canal or duct in the body, such as the minute channels in compact bone.
Origin of canaliculus
Latin canāliculus diminutive of canālis conduit ; see canal .Related Forms:
- can′a·lic′u·lar
adjective
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canaliculus - Medical Definition
n.
pl. canaliculi (-lī′)A small canal or duct in the body, such as the minute channels in compact bone.
Related Forms:
- can′a·lic′u·lar (-lər)
adj.
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