: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body
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The cambium is like a tree’s blood vessels, carrying water and nutrients up and down.—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Yui and Platanov spent time on final science experiments of their mission, including one by Platanov studying how the inner lining of blood vessels work to keep blood flowing in space, in order to avoid the formation of blood clots.—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026 Their blood vessel function was roughly half compared to those who did not use cannabis, with the side effect linked to a higher risk of heart attack, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions, the researchers noted.—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026 Calcium promotes muscle contraction, including in the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels.—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blood vessel
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