arteriola

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Noun arteriola has 1 sense

arteriole, arteriola, capillary artery - one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries
--₁ is a kind of artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel

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Arteriola

Description:

An arteriola is a small branch of an artery that connects to capillaries. Arterioles regulate blood flow and help control blood pressure.

Sample Sentences:

The constriction of arterioles in response to certain signals can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Damage to arterioles can lead to reduced blood flow to vital organs.
Arterioles play a crucial role in distributing oxygenated blood throughout the body.

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