capillary — any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæpəˌleri/
Korean meaning: 모세혈관 (동맥과 정맥을 연결하는 가장 작은 혈관)
Korean pronunciation: 캐-퍼-레-리 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that human capillaries were too small for a proper bite.
- Capillary action allows paper towels to absorb spilled coffee instantly.
- The scientist studied how nutrients pass through capillary walls.
capillary
NOUN//ˈkæpəˌleri//
any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules
Tiny blood vessels connecting arteries and veins
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'capillaris'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '머리카락의'라는 뜻의 'capillus'에서 파생되었습니다. 모세혈관이 머리카락처럼 가늘다는 의미에서 나온 단어입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire complained that human capillaries were too small for a proper bite.”
“Capillary action allows paper towels to absorb spilled coffee instantly.”
“The scientist studied how nutrients pass through capillary walls.”
“Plants use capillary tubes smaller than a baby's hair to transport water.”
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