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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Cold water may decrease inflammation by constricting blood vessels. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025 The two key advances were use of surgical microscopy and development of monofilament suture capable of stitching incredibly tiny blood vessels. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025 Your cardiovascular system kicks into gear, your blood vessels expand, your heart rate elevates – like a brisk jog without leaving the bench. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025 The bad cholesterol jams up the works and creates a blockage in the arteries and blood vessels, causing a heart attack or stroke. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood vessel

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 14 Jul. 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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