blood vessel

noun

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

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The only part of the body lacking blood vessels. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Your Heart Health Gets a Boost Studies have found that eating one cup of beans daily can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting your heart and blood vessels). Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 10 Mar. 2026 The sudden increase in heat puts your cardiovascular system to the test by dilating your blood vessels, increasing your heart rate pushing your blood to your skin, where it can be cooled more easily by sweat. Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026 Pomegranates are rich in polyphenols that support blood vessel health. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 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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