Tubule
In biology, a tubule is a general term referring to small tube or similar type of structure. Specifically, tubule can refer to:
- a small tube or fistular structure
- a minute tube lined with glandular epithelium
- any hollow cylindrical body structure
- a minute canal found in various structures or organs of the body
- a slender elongated anatomical channel
- a minute tube, especially as an anatomical structure.
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