blood vessel

noun

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

Examples of blood vessel in a Sentence

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These can cause increased pressure on your blood vessels, which can lead to capillary rupture. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 7 Feb. 2025 But here’s the reality: Every system in the human body is connected, and surgery puts significant strain on the heart and blood vessels. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025 Changes in the behavior of blood vessels have also been shown to have an important, negative impact. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2025 Inflammation damages the endothelial lining of blood vessels, which in turn increases the risk of blood clots. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for blood vessel 

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Feb. 2025.

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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