blood vessel

noun

: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

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The flavonoids help maintain healthy blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 This buildup can strain blood vessels and directly raise blood pressure, Krumholz said. Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 18 Sep. 2025 Key Takeaways Apples are rich in fiber and flavonoids, compounds that may support heart health and improve how blood vessels function. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025 The cocoa arm of the trial tested a daily extract supplement containing 500 mg of cocoa flavanols, and within that mix, about 80 mg came from a single compound called epicatechin – thought to be one of the most important flavanols for heart and blood vessel health. New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood vessel

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blood vessel was in 1655

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“Blood vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20vessel. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

blood vessel

noun
: a vessel (as an artery or vein) in which blood circulates in the body of an animal

Medical Definition

blood vessel

noun
: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

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