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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Magnesium may reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and counteracting damage to them. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024 It’s usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts in the brain. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024 Detecting high blood pressure early can help prevent damage to organs and blood vessels. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024 Dangerously high vitamin D levels can also cause kidney failure, blood vessel calcifications, and abnormal heartbeats.1 Vitamin K2 has not been shown to cause harm or toxicity. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 8 Dec. 2024 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 16 Dec. 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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