blood vessel

noun

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

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The cancer instructs the body to build super roadways (blood vessels) and homes (tumor cells) resistant to decay. Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026 Warm water will expand blood vessels and increase circulation, while cold water will contract the blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026 The Role of Vitamin C and Brain Health Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports blood vessel health in the heart and brain, says Majid Fotuhi, MD, a neurologist and author of The Invincible Brain. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 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 13 Jun. 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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