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
But its appeal is clear: rather than requiring direct injections into heart muscle, it could potentially be delivered through existing blood vessel based procedures or by IV, reaching injured tissue from within.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
When bones are damaged, the body increases blood vessel activity in the affected area to support healing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 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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