1. Plural of canaliculus; small channels or tubules, especially in bone or tissue.
Usage: anatomy; technical
2. In bone histology, microscopic channels that radiate from lacunae and allow communication between osteocytes.
Usage: anatomy; biology

Examples

• The canaliculi in compact bone allow osteocytes to exchange nutrients and communicate.
• Microscopic examination revealed the intricate network of canaliculi throughout the bone matrix.
• Osteocytes extend their processes through canaliculi to maintain bone tissue.
• The canaliculi serve as pathways for fluid transport within bone.
• Damage to the canaliculi can impair bone cell function and healing.