boyau

/boʊ.oʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small blood vessel in the skin, especially one of the tiny vessels that form a network under the skin.

“The boyau network under the skin helped doctors diagnose the patient’s condition.”

2. noun

a small canal or groove in the body of an animal, especially one in the skin of a fish.

“The boyau on the fish’s skin helped it move through the water more efficiently.”

Synonyms

  • canal
  • groove
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • large structure
  • open passage