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arteriole
ɑːˈtɪəriəʊl
noun
tętniczka
Definition
A small branch of an artery leading into capillaries.
Examples
Arterioles play a crucial role in regulating blood flow.
Tętniczki odgrywają kluczową rolę w regulacji przepływu krwi.
The constriction of arterioles can increase blood pressure.
Zwężenie tętniczek może zwiększyć ciśnienie krwi.
Collocations
constricted arterioledilated arterioleafferent arteriole
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