canaliculus

can·a·lic·u·lus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kan-l-ik-yuh-luh s]
- /ˌkæn lˈɪk yə ləs/
- /kˌanəlˈɪkjʊləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-l-ik-yuh-luh s]
- /ˌkæn lˈɪk yə ləs/

Definitions of canaliculus word

noun canaliculus a small channel, furrow, or groove, as in some bones and parts of plants 3
noun canaliculus a very small groove, or canal, as in bone 3
noun plural canaliculus a small canal or tubular passage, as in bone. 1
noun canaliculus A small channel or duct. 1
noun canaliculus (anatomy) Any of many small canals or ducts in the body, such as in the bone, or in some plants. 0

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Origin of canaliculus

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < Latin, equivalent to canāli(s) canal + -culus -cule1

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Parts of speech for Canaliculus

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canaliculus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

canaliculus usage trend in Literature

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