tubulation
- noun
- /ˌtjuːbəˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
tubulación
- The biologist studied the tubulation present in the plant's vascular system.
Examples
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In engineering, tubulation is essential for ensuring proper fluid flow in devices.
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The doctor explained that tubulation can occur naturally in various organs of the body.
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Bedouin women often refer to tubulation as closing or inverting the womb.
Academic text (2009) -
Tubulation, a surgical procedure to block the fallopian tubes and prevent fertilization, is typically recommended by doctors when a section is performed after multiple pregnancies or repeated c-sections.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
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4.0
A tube in the body that carries blood or lymph
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6.2
A narrow tube in the body that carries fluid, for example in the ear or tooth
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2.7
A long hollow pipe that carries liquids, gases, or small objects
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7.7
A very small tube in living things that carries liquid
A hollow tube inside a plant or animal where liquids pass
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Etymology
The word tubulation comes from the common word tube ('a hollow pipe') and the ending -ation ('the act of'). So tubulation can mean a small tube or a system of tiny tubes inside an organ or part of a device that helps fluids move.