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blood vessels

blood vessels is the plural of blood vessel.

Meaning of blood vessel

Noun

blood vessel (plural blood vessels)

  1. A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.
    • As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels.2013 July-August, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, “Stents to Prevent Stroke”, in American Scientist
    Synonyms:
    edder

Questions about blood vessels

What is blood vessels the plural of?
Blood vessels is the plural of blood vessel.

Words near blood vessels in the dictionary

  1. blood trees
  2. blood type
  3. blood types
  4. blood typing
  5. blood vessel
  6. blood vessels
  7. blood volume
  8. blood volumes
  9. Blood Wedding
  10. blood wings
  11. blood work

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