Definition of blood vessel
:any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body
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BLOOD VESSEL Defined for English Language Learners
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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
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Definition of blood vessel for Students
:an artery, vein, or capillary of the body
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blood vessel
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medical Definition of blood vessel
:any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body
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