tracheole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the fine branching tubes of the trachea of an insect, which penetrates the tissues to provide oxygen.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹeɪkiəʊl/ /ˈtɹeɪkioʊl/

Word forms

tracheole tracheoles

Etymology

From trachea + -ole.

Derived words

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