canaliculus (Meaning)
Wordnet
canaliculus (n)
a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants
Webster
canaliculus (n.)
A minute canal.
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a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plantsA minute canal.
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The canaliculus is a small channel that allows for the passage of fluids or substances.
In anatomy, the lacrimal canaliculus is a duct that drains tears from the eyes.
Ophthalmologists may probe the lacrimal canaliculus to assess its patency.
A blockage in the lacrimal canaliculus can lead to excessive tearing or epiphora.
