blood vessels
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"The cervical vertebrae of Kank show special structures for muscle attachment and the protection of neck blood vessels, features particularly important in modern birds with complex neck movements, such as herons," says Dr. Motta.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
It can cause plaque to build up in blood vessels and is linked to heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
Salt also alters the blood vessels themselves to make them stiffer and increase the risk.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
At age thirty-nine he’d already invented the first technique for suturing blood vessels together, and had used it to perform the first coronary bypass and develop methods for transplanting organs.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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