Ductulus (Noun)
Meaning
A very small duct.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The intricate system of ductuli within the pancreas helps to transport digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
- Each ductulus in the salivary gland plays a vital role in the transport and secretion of saliva.
- The narrow ductuli that line the bile canaliculi facilitate the flow of bile from the liver cells to the hepatic duct.
- Researchers studying the human eye discovered a network of tiny ductuli that aid in the drainage of aqueous humor.
- In some instances, a blockage in a single ductulus can lead to inflammation and infection in the affected gland or organ.