haversian canal

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Definition of haversian canal in English English dictionary

A hollow channel in the center of an osteon, running parallel to the length of a bone

small canal in the bone through which blood vessel passes (named after Clopton Havers)

any of the many tiny canals that contain blood vessels and connective tissue and that form a network in bone

Related Terms

Haversian canals

plural form of Haversian canal

Hyphenation

haversian ca·nal

Etymology

() Named after Clopton Havers.