biliary canaliculus

bil·i·ar·y can·a·lic·u·lus

one of the intercellular channels, about 1 mcm or less in diameter, that occur between liver cells forming the first portion of the bile system.
Synonym(s): bile capillary
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bil·i·ar·y can·a·lic·u·lus

(bil'ē-ār-ē kan-ă-lik'yŭ-lŭs)
One of the intercellular channels, 1 mcm or smaller in diameter, which occur between liver cells forming the first portion of the bile system.
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