arteriola meaning

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arteriola (noun): one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries.

Definition of arteriola

  1. one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries

    Synonyms: arteriole, capillary artery

    Type of: artery

    Related forms: arteriolar

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in LA · 9-letter words

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