Meaning of the word arteriole in English

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arteriole

US /ɑːrˈtɪr.iˌoʊl/
UK /ɑːˈtɪə.ri.əʊl/
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Noun

a small branch of an artery leading into capillaries.

Example:
Blood flows from the artery into the arteriole and then to the capillaries.
The constriction of arterioles helps regulate blood pressure.