blood vessel
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of blood vessel
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
At first, doctors were worried cabin pressure could cause a blood vessel to burst, but have now given Olivia clearance to fly home.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Gene activity increased in areas tied to wound repair, including collagen production, blood vessel growth, tissue remodeling, and other processes needed to close and strengthen damaged skin.
From Science Daily • May 20, 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
Grandpa was so excited I thought he was going to burst a blood vessel.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
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