Endocanalicular
Endocanalicular refers to something located or occurring within a canaliculus. A canaliculus is a small, typically tubular anatomical structure. In the context of biology and medicine, canaliculi are found in various tissues and organs, serving as channels for the passage of fluids, cells, or nerve impulses. For example, in bone tissue, osteocytes are connected to each other and to the surface of the bone through a network of microscopic canals called canaliculi. These structures facilitate the transport of nutrients and waste products between the osteocytes and the surrounding bone matrix.
Another common usage of the term endocanalicular relates to the lacrimal system, which produces and drains