blood vessel

noun

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

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CCMs are lesions in the brain that occur when the cells that make up blood vessels undergo uncontrolled growth. Richard J. Price, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025 Scientists are also exploring gene therapy—implanting a gene that helps to inhibit blood vessel growth—in the hope of treating retinopathy with a one-time eye treatment. Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 There was also damage to the brains’ blood vessels and changes to immune cells that triggered inflammation. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 May Help Lower High Blood Pressure Celery's flavonoids and phthalides may help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 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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