- plural of blood vessel.
blood vessels
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Their findings point to a rare genetic mutation that protects the brain's blood vessels from damage, potentially opening a new path toward Alzheimer's treatments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Genetic and gene-regulation analyses also connected FN1 to blood vessel disease and changes involving VEGFA, a growth factor that plays an important role in maintaining healthy brain blood vessels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Arterial stiffness occurs when blood vessels become less flexible, making it harder for them to expand and contract as blood moves through the body.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
During the procedure, an interventional radiologist inserts a thin catheter into an artery and carefully guides it toward the affected blood vessels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
That familiar holy terror tore through her blood vessels and wrapped a vise grip around her heart.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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