blood vessel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of blood vessel
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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Researchers have reported that watermelon consumption and L-citrulline supplementation may improve measures tied to blood vessel flexibility and circulation, including pulse wave velocity and endothelial function.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
You may not know you have high blood pressure until something goes wrong and that extra pressure ruptures a blood vessel - like a burst pipe – causing a stroke or a heart attack.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Because of this, the long-term impact of omega-3 intake on brain recovery and blood vessel adaptation has remained unclear.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
It develops when excess fat builds up inside liver cells, which can lead to serious liver damage and also increases the risk of dying from heart and blood vessel disease.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Every blood vessel under my skin expands, throwing off heat and warming the space between us.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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