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

The results suggest that the health of the brain's blood vessels may influence the disease process early on and could help flag people at risk before noticeable symptoms develop.

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The texture of the crest and the network of blood vessel channels inside it indicate that it was covered in keratin, the same material found in human fingernails.

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The formation of new blood vessels can take weeks, and short bursts of oxygen are not enough to support lasting repair.

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By combining direct examination with informed reconstruction, they mapped out how nerves, blood vessels, and air passages likely fit inside the skull.

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Because these cells must bend to pass through tiny blood vessels while delivering oxygen and removing waste, reduced flexibility may limit their efficiency.

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Related Words

• artery
• capillary
• vein