blood vessel

American  

noun

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

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blood vessel British  

noun

1. an artery, capillary, or vein

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blood vessel Scientific  

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

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Etymology

Origin of blood vessel

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

It happens when a nerve is strangled by a blood vessel in the face, with it often misdiagnosed as toothache, and attacks caused by something as simple as a gust of wind.

From BBC

As part of normal aging, small amounts of amyloid can build up in brain blood vessels without causing noticeable symptoms.

From Science Daily

As the fish grew older, their kidneys showed a loss of tiny blood vessels, damage to the filtration barrier, rising inflammation, and disruptions in how kidney cells produce and regulate energy.

From Science Daily

Some of the earliest warning signs of cardiovascular disease begin in the body's tiniest blood vessels.

From Science Daily

The researchers found that IC7Fc helped limit the buildup of fatty plaques inside blood vessels while also easing inflammation.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• artery
• capillary
• vein