Meaning Of The Word Arteriole

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What's The Definition Of Arteriole?

arteriole in American English
any of the smaller blood vessels, intermediate in size and position between arteries and capillaries
noun: any of the smallest branches of an artery, terminating in capillaries

arteriole in British English
noun: any of the small subdivisions of an artery that form thin-walled vessels ending in capillaries

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