blood vessels
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The drug is used to treat a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation in the body’s small blood vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The medical examiner cited a “spontaneous rupture” of blood vessels in the brain caused by an underlying medical condition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Nitric oxide helps blood vessels relax and expand, an important part of healthy circulation and cardiovascular function.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Salt also alters the blood vessels themselves to make them stiffer and increase the risk.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
His eyes bulged, and blood vessels in his throat began to pulsate, until at length I lowered the jug.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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