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 Excess sodium pulls water into the blood vessels, increasing the amount of blood and making your heart work harder to pump blood. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024 In addition, aspirin may boost the immune system’s response to cancer and block the development of blood vessels that supply nutrients to growing tumors, Chan adds. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Aug. 2024 Alcohol and caffeine can increase your heart rate and dilate your blood vessels, both of which can trigger a hot flash. Katie Camero, SELF, 31 July 2024 Additionally, blood may not flow as easily to the legs during pregnancy as a result of the growing fetus putting pressure on pelvic blood vessels. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 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 20 Aug. 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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