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venule

[ven-yool] / ˈvɛn jul /
NOUN
blood vessel
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The capillaries converge into a venule, which joins a vein.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

In terms of scale, the diameter of a venule is measured in micrometers compared to millimeters for veins.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

A thoroughfare channel connects the metarteriole to a venule.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

One arteriole and an accompanying venule supply and drain one pulmonary lobule.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

In addition to muscle and connective tissue to support its structure, each villus contains a capillary bed composed of one arteriole and one venule, as well as a lymphatic capillary called a lacteal.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013




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