blood vessel — Any of the tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Any of the tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary
Pronunciation (IPA): /blʌd ˈvesəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's blood vessels are so visible that she jokes about being a human roadmap.
- The nurse struggled to find a good blood vessel for the injection.
- Cold weather can cause blood vessels to constrict, making you feel colder.
blood vessel
NOUN[/blʌd ˈvesəl/]
Any of the tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary
Any of the tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Blood derives from Proto-Germanic 'blodan', referring to the fluid circulating through veins and arteries. Vessel comes from Latin 'vasculum' (small container or vessel), a diminutive of 'vas' (container). The compound term 'blood vessel' combines these elements to denote the tubular structures that transport blood throughout the body.
Breakdown
blood (Proto-Germanic 'blodan', the vital fluid) + vessel (Latin 'vasculum', a small container or tube). Together they form a medical term describing the anatomical tubes that carry blood.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's blood vessels are so visible that she jokes about being a human roadmap.”
“The nurse struggled to find a good blood vessel for the injection.”
“Cold weather can cause blood vessels to constrict, making you feel colder.”
“His face turned red as his blood vessels dilated from embarrassment.”
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