blood vessel

noun

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

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Unlike traditional defibrillators, the electrode is placed outside the blood vessels, reducing risks such as infection or vascular damage. Christophe Mouton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Restoring the brain’s waste disposal system The long-term therapeutic result stems from successfully restoring the brain’s blood vessel system. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 Even small amounts of aerobic activity strengthens the network of tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, that remove waste from muscles. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025 However, too much cholesterol can lead to changes in your blood vessels and blood flow, which can put you at risk for potentially life-threatening diseases. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 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 13 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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