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Definition of Arteriola
1. Noun. One of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries.
Exact synonyms: Arteriole, Capillary Artery
Generic synonyms: Arteria, Arterial Blood Vessel, Artery
Derivative terms: Arteriolar, Arteriolar
Generic synonyms: Arteria, Arterial Blood Vessel, Artery
Derivative terms: Arteriolar, Arteriolar
Medical Definition of Arteriola
1. Synonym: arteriole. Origin: Mod. L. Dim. Of arteria, artery (05 Mar 2000)