blood vessel

noun

: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

Examples of blood vessel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cambium is like a tree’s blood vessels, Durbin said, carrying water and nutrients up and down. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 Key Takeaways Even short periods of anger can impair blood vessel function for up to 40 minutes, according to a new study. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024 Dilation and contraction can cause blood vessels to increase or decrease the flow of blood in necessary parts of the body. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024 She was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, where there isn’t enough space for the blood vessels or nerves between ribs and collarbone. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for blood vessel 

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Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blood vessel was in 1655

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“Blood vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20vessel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

blood vessel

noun
: a vessel (as an artery or vein) in which blood circulates in the body of an animal

Medical Definition

blood vessel

noun
: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

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