blood vessel

noun

1. any of the vessels, as arteries, veins, or capillaries, through which the blood circulates.

blood vessel

noun

1. an artery, capillary, or vein

blood vessel

1. An elastic tube or passage in the body through which blood circulates; an artery, a vein, or a capillary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood vessel¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Related Words

• artery 
• capillary 
• vein