tube-shaped structure

tube-shaped structure
noun
(anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure
Syn: ↑tube
Derivationally related forms: ↑tubal (for: ↑tube), ↑tube (for: ↑tube)
Topics: ↑anatomy, ↑general anatomy
Hyponyms: ↑tubule, ↑salpinx, ↑cochlea, ↑vessel, ↑vas

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