tubule

noun
UK: /ˈtjuːbjuːl/
US: /ˈtuːbjuːl/

  1. A very small tube in the body or in plant tissue.

    1. The tubule carries fluid in the kidney.
    2. Fluid moves through the renal tubule, where essential substances are reabsorbed into the bloodstream.

  2. A small tube-shaped structure or part.

    1. The pollen tubule grows towards the ovule.
    2. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of numerous tubules within the cellular matrix.

Synonyms

duct vessel canal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tubule" in English means: A very small tube in the body or in plant tissue., A small tube-shaped structure or part..

The phonetic transcription of "tubule" is /ˈtjuːbjuːl/ in British English and /ˈtuːbjuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tubule": duct, vessel, canal.

Example usage of "tubule": "The tubule carries fluid in the kidney.". More examples on the page.