blood vessel
noun
Pronunciation: blʌd ˈvɛsəl
Definition
A tubular structure such as an artery, vein, or capillary that transports blood throughout the body.
Examples
High blood pressure can cause significant damage to the delicate lining of a blood vessel over time.
The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged blood vessel to restore proper circulation to the patient's hand.
A tiny blood vessel in her eye burst after she coughed violently, leaving a small red patch on the white of her eye.
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