Duct and Tubule

Duct

Duct noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
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Synonyms for Duct

Tubule and duct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tubule" instead a noun "Duct".

Nearby Words: ducted, ducting, ductless

Tubule

Tubule noun - A small tube.
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Synonyms for Tubule

Duct and tubule are semantically related. You can use "Duct" instead a noun "Tubule".

Nearby Word: tubular
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