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

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.

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

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

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Across the clinical studies reviewed, improved blood vessel function stands out as one of the most reliable findings.

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When researchers analyzed gene activity, they found higher expression of genes involved in collagen metabolism, blood vessel formation, and inflammation in early-onset CRC samples.

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Related Words

• artery
• capillary
• vein