microvessel

noun

mi·cro·ves·sel -ˈves-əl

: a blood vessel (as a capillary, arteriole, or venule) of the microcirculatory system

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“Microvessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microvessel. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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