Ductule (Noun)
Meaning
A very small duct.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The tiny ductule in the liver played a crucial role in the transport of bile.
- A network of ductules in the pancreas helped regulate the flow of digestive enzymes.
- The ductule in the kidney was so small that it required specialized equipment to visualize.
- The ductules in the salivary gland were responsible for secreting enzymes that broke down carbohydrates.
- A blockage in the ductule of the prostate gland caused a range of uncomfortable symptoms.