noun
- small ducts or tubes, especially in anatomical structures
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The liver contains numerous ductules that carry bile.
- Microscopic examination revealed inflammation in the bile ductules.
- The ductules in the pancreas help transport digestive enzymes.
- Damage to the ductules can impair organ function.
- The pathologist identified abnormal cells lining the ductules.