Arteriola: meaning, definitions and examples
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arteriola
[ ɑːˌtɪriˈoʊl ]
blood vessels
Arterioles are small blood vessels that branch off from arteries and lead to capillaries. They are important in regulating blood flow and blood pressure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Constriction of arterioles can lead to an increase in blood pressure.
- Arterioles play a crucial role in distributing blood to various organs and tissues.
Translations
Translations of the word "arteriola" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arteríola
🇮🇳 धमनी
🇩🇪 Arteriole
🇮🇩 arteriola
🇺🇦 артеріола
🇵🇱 tętniczka
🇯🇵 細動脈 (sai-dōmyaku)
🇫🇷 artériole
🇪🇸 arteriola
🇹🇷 arteriyol
🇰🇷 세동맥 (se-dongmaek)
🇸🇦 شريين صغير
🇨🇿 arteriola
🇸🇰 arteriola
🇨🇳 小动脉 (xiǎo dòngmài)
🇸🇮 arteriola
🇮🇸 slagæðlingur
🇰🇿 артериола
🇬🇪 არტერიოლა
🇦🇿 arteriola
🇲🇽 arteriola
Word origin
The term 'arteriole' comes from the Latin word 'arteriola', which means small artery. Arterioles were first described in the 17th century by Marcello Malpighi, an Italian physician and biologist known as the 'father of microscopical anatomy'. These small blood vessels have since been studied extensively for their role in regulating blood flow and pressure.