What does canaliculus mean?

Definitions for canaliculus
ˌkæn lˈɪk yə ləs; -ˌlaɪcanalicu·lus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. canaliculusnoun

    a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants

Wiktionary

  1. canaliculusnoun

    Any of many small canals or ducts in bone or in some plants

  2. Etymology: From canaliculus, diminutive of canalis, from canna, from κάννα.

Wikipedia

  1. Canaliculus

    In anatomy, a canaliculus is a small passageway.

ChatGPT

  1. canaliculus

    A canaliculus is a small channel, duct, or canal in the body that serves various functions such as the transport of fluids or cellular communication. These tiny canals are found in different parts of the body such as the bones, liver, eyes, and digestive tract.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Canaliculusnoun

    a minute canal

  2. Etymology: [L.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of canaliculus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of canaliculus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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