blood vessel

noun

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

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High blood pressure can also damage small blood vessels in the brain, which likely contributes to depression as well. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025 One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow. Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025 Magnesium is essential for maintaining a steady heartbeat, relaxing blood vessels, and regulating blood pressure. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 Negative pressure from the narrowed blood vessels pulls down the upper layers of your skin, producing visible wrinkles. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 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 Apr. 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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