capillary bed

noun

: the whole system of capillaries of a body, part, or organ

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“Capillary bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/capillary%20bed. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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