noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
penicilliary artery; penicillus
Anatomical term for the small arterial branches in the spleen that resemble a brush (penicillus). Used in medical contexts.
脾臓の筆毛動脈は、リンパ組織に血液を供給する。
The penicilliary arteries of the spleen supply blood to the lymphoid tissue.
Compound of 筆毛 (brush hair, referring to the brush-like appearance) and 動脈 (artery). The term is a direct translation of the Latin 'penicillus' (little brush).