: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body
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Likewise, Guyon’s canal syndrome (ulnar nerve compression at the wrist) and thoracic outlet syndrome (pressure on nerves or blood vessels near the collarbone) can mimic cubital tunnel syndrome.—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Vasopressin tightens blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure if levels are too high.—Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026 According to Salkey, these wavelengths of light can also widen blood vessels, allowing more nutrients and blood flow to the hair follicles.—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026 Hendricks had developed preeclampsia, a potentially fatal complication of pregnancy involving damage to the blood vessels and high amounts of fluid loss.—Ari Daniel, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blood vessel