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

Yui and Platanov spent time on final science experiments of their mission, including one by Platanov studying how the inner lining of blood vessels work to keep blood flowing in space, in order to avoid the formation of blood clots. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026

Early evidence suggests these cells may go off course, making fat instead of bone and releasing chemical signals that interfere with the regrowth of blood vessels, which are essential for healing. —Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026

Internal bleeding occurs when blood vessels burst and blood pools in the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026

Helps Relax Blood Vessels Relaxed blood vessels allow for blood to move more easily throughout the body, helping to manage normal blood pressure. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blood vessel

• subsessile
• cresol
• decile
• nestle
• pestle
• sessile
• trestle
• wessel
• wrestle

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