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(anatomy) One of the small branches of an artery, especially one that connects with capillaries.

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arteriole

Source Word

arteriole

(anatomy) One of the small branches of an artery, especially one that connects with capillaries.

Japanese Meaning

小動脈：動脈から分岐して、毛細血管と接続する細い血管。

The surgeon carefully examined the arteriole to ensure blood flow to the surrounding tissue was not compromised.

外科医は周囲の組織への血流が損なわれていないかを確認するために、その細動脈を注意深く調べた。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) One of the small branches of an artery, especially one that connects with capillaries.

arterioles

（ plural ）