blood vessel

noun

: 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

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 22 Feb. 2026.

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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