Definition of blood vessel
: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body
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Lekovich explained that when the uterus contracts, uterine blood vessels become constricted which can prevent blood flow to the uterus and is one of the main factors contributing to pain.
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More than a dozen are on the market, from Herceptin, which transformed care for certain breast cancer patients, to Avastin, which targets the blood vessels that feed tumors and which is used in a range of cancers from colon cancer to ovarian cancer.
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The body’s attempt to eradicate the faulty blood vessels and repair the damage causes scarring.
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The annual event celebrates military-connected children living with special needs or a life-threatening illness such as Quetlanetzi, who suffers from a rare condition that affects the blood vessels in her brain.
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These chemicals dilate blood vessels, which can lower blood pressure and increase oxygen-rich blood flow to the brain and muscles.
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With the mass sitting on major blood vessels, the Danbury Hospital team sought the expertise of cardiologists with the aim of a safe surgery.
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Under a microscope, the blood vessels from the leg are sewn to the blood supply in the mouth.
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For example, local anesthetics used by dentists are commonly mixed with adrenaline, which constricts blood vessels and keeps bleeding to a minimum.
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First Known Use of blood vessel
1655
BLOOD VESSEL Defined for English Language Learners
blood vessel
Definition of blood vessel for English Language Learners
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: a small tube that carries blood to different parts of a person or animal's body
BLOOD VESSEL Defined for Kids
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Definition of blood vessel for Students
: an artery, vein, or capillary of the body
Medical Dictionary
blood vessel
medical Definition of blood vessel
: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body
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