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Tubule

Definition:

A tubule is a small tube-shaped structure or canal that is part of a larger system, often found in various biological organisms or materials.

Senses:

• Anatomy: In anatomy, a tubule refers to a small, narrow tube-like structure found in various body systems, such as the kidney tubules.
• Botany: In botany, a tubule refers to a small tube within a plant, typically found in flowers or the stem.
• Materials Science: In materials science, a tubule refers to a microscopic tube-like structure, such as carbon nanotubes.

Usages:

• She had a kidney infection that affected the renal tubules.
• The tubules in the plant stem transport water and nutrients.
• The study of carbon nanotubes is an important field in materials science.

Related Products:

To learn more about tubules and related topics, you may find the following products on Amazon helpful:

• Books on Kidney Tubules
• Books on Botany Tubules
• Books on Carbon Nanotubes