haversian canal

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Noun haversian canal has 1 sense

Haversian canal - any of the many tiny canals that contain blood vessels and connective tissue and that form a network in bone
--₁ is a kind of duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel

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Haversian Canal

Noun

A haversian canal, also known as a central canal, is a microscopic channel found in bone tissue. It contains blood vessels and nerves that supply nutrients and oxygen to the bone cells.

Sample Sentence:

The haversian canals in the compact bone allow for the transport of vital resources throughout the bone structure.

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