blood vessel

noun

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

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Other potential complications can include trouble with learning, heart and blood vessel conditions, vision loss and pain. Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 Key Takeaways Meditating for 10 to 15 minutes a day can help lower blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and relaxing blood vessels. Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026 The researchers envision its flexible architecture being adapted for a wide spectrum of 3D imaging applications, ranging from tracking microscopic blood vessels during delicate surgeries to digitally mapping entire rooms and buildings. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 Hemorrhagic fever occurs as the virus affects the body’s blood vessels, damaging vital organs. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 18 May 2026 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 24 May. 2026.

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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