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arteriole

[ ahr-teer-ee-ohl ]

noun

  1. Anatomy. any of the smallest branches of an artery, terminating in capillaries.


arteriole

/ ɑːˈtɪərɪˌəʊl /

noun

  1. anatomy any of the small subdivisions of an artery that form thin-walled vessels ending in capillaries
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arteriole

/ är-tîrē-ōl′ /

  1. Any of the smaller branches of an artery, especially one that connects with a capillary.


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  • ar·teri·olar adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arteriole1

1830–40; < New Latin artēriola, equivalent to Latin artēri ( a ) artery + -ola -ole 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arteriole1

C19: from New Latin arteriola, from Latin artēria artery
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Example Sentences

A dilated arteriole or a vein winding about among the capillaries may sometimes be detected.

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