ductulus

9.9

A tiny tube that carries fluid in the body

noun
/ˈdʌktjʊləs/

Specialized

: ductulillo

Damage to the ductulus can impair fluid transport in certain glands.

Examples

The seminiferous tubules connect to the rete testis via tiny ductuli.
A single ductulus can be observed under the microscope.
Each ductulus plays a crucial role in the movement of secretions.
The ductulus is crucial for fluid transport in the body.
Damage to the ductulus can impair fluid transport in certain glands.
Each ductulus plays a crucial role in the movement of secretions.
A single ductulus can be observed under the microscope.

Synonyms

duct

vsductulus

Specialized

145 4.1

A tube that carries a liquid or gas from one place to another

is specific to very small anatomical tubes rather than general building or plant channels

tubule

vsductulus

Specialized

2 7.7

A very small tube in living things that carries liquid

is used for tiny channels that mainly convey fluids in biological contexts

ductus

vsductulus

Specialized

1 8.3

A tube in the body that carries fluids like blood or bile

is smaller, meaning tiny anatomical channels rather than larger body channels

ductule

vsductulus

Specialized

9.7

A very small tube in the body that carries fluids like bile or tears

is broader, used for tiny tubes across anatomical and biological contexts

canaliculus

vsductulus

Specialized

9.9

A very small channel in bone or plants that carries fluid

is more general, meaning very small tubes beyond bone or plant tissues

How Small

capillary

Specialized

11 4.8

ductulus

Specialized

9.9

duct

Specialized

145 4.1

vessel

Specialized

141 4.0

tube

680 2.0

Surface Forms

ductulus singular

ductuli plural

Etymology

The word ductulus comes from the Latin parts duct meaning 'duct' or 'channel' and -ulus meaning 'little'. So, ductulus literally means 'little duct', which is why it is used for a very small duct in anatomy.