canalicular

adjective

can·​a·​lic·​u·​lar ¦ka-nə-¦li-kyə-lər How to pronounce canalicular (audio)
: relating to, like, or provided with a canaliculus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin canalicularis, from Latin canaliculus + -aris -ar

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“Canalicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canalicular. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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