Phrase Hound found 10 phrases and 18 compound words that contain tubule. The most common are listed below. Open tubule in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 10
- T tubuleOne of the extensions of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells, running in a transverse manner, that permit the transmission of the action potential into the cell and regulate cellular calcium concentration.
- Malpighian tubuleA tubule that extends from the alimentary canal to the exterior of the organism, excreting water and wastes in the form of solid nitrogenous compounds. Found in certain insects, arachnids, myriapods and tardigrades.
- connecting tubuleA tubule in the nephron in the kidney that goes to the pelvis. Its primary function is to bring urine to the pelvis of the kidney.
- transverse tubuleA T tubule.
- seminiferous tubuleAny of many threadlike structures, located in the testes, that are the specialized areas of sperm production.
- distal convoluted tubuleThe section of the nephron in the kidney that connects the loop of Henle to the collecting duct system.
- proximal convoluted tubuleAn intricate component of the nephron in a kidney that connects the Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle.
- dentinal tubuleA microscopic, fluid-filled canal within tooth dentin that extends from the inner pulp chamber to the outer dentin surface, housing cellular extensions and nerve endings, crucial for tooth sensitivity and nutrient transport, and …
- Cuvierian tubuleAny of the clusters of fine tubes, located at the base of the respiratory tree in certain sea cucumbers, that can be discharged through the anus when the organism is stressed.
- Miescher's tubuleSynonym of Miescher's tube: A Sarcocystis parasite.
Compound words 18
- tubulousShaped like a tube; tubular.
- tubulationA tubular form
- tubuliformHaving the form of a small tube, or tubule.
- tubulitisinflammation of a tubule
- desmotubuleA tube of appressed endoplasmic reticulum that runs between two adjacent plant cells
- intertubuleAlternative form of intertubular: Between tubes or tubules.
- macrotubuleA tubule that has a relatively large diameter
- melanotubuleA tubule, formed from thickened melanofilaments, that develops into a melanosome.
- myotubulemyotube
- neurotubuleA microtubule in the synaptic ending of some neurons