Thoroughfare

Thoroughfare (/ˈθʌrəˌfeər/) is a term used in medicine to describe a passage or way through a part of the body. It is often used in the context of anatomy and physiology to refer to channels or pathways that allow for the movement of fluids or substances within the body.

Etymology

The term "thoroughfare" originates from the Middle English words "thorough" and "fare", which mean "through" and "journey" respectively. In a medical context, it metaphorically refers to the journey of substances through the body.

Related Terms

Artery: A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.
Vein: A blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
Capillary: The smallest blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen and nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs.
Duct: A passage with defined walls, used for the conveyance of air or fluid.
Canal: A tubular structure or channel which connects different regions of the body.
Tract: A collection of related anatomical structures or a series of connected body organs.