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Arteriole
For Arteriole we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Cardiovascular and Vascular Disease.
Arteriole (Cardiovascular) 
Microscopic blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries with the capillary beds. The arterioles together with the smaller arteries make up the resistance vessels.
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Arteriole (Vascular Disease)
The smallest branch of an artery that connects with the capillaries.
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