canaliculi

/kænəˈlɪkjʊlɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

very small channels or tubes, especially those in the structure of bones

“The canaliculi in the human skeleton provide a path for the nerves and blood vessels.”

Synonyms

  • microchannels
  • small channels

Antonyms

  • large channels
  • macrochannels