tubule

/ˈtjuːbjuːl/; /tuːˈbjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small tube or tube-like structure, especially one found in the body, such as a tubule of the kidney or a microtubule in a cell.

“The nephrons in the kidney have small tubules that help filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • duct
  • microtubule
  • tube

Antonyms

  • artery
  • vein
  • vessel