blood vessel

noun

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

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An examination of his brain showed advanced Alzheimer’s disease, as well as blood vessel changes in the brain, secondary to chronic high blood pressure, Jarrell told reporters on Friday. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025 Samuel has Raynaud’s syndrome, a condition in which blood vessel spasms cause your hands, feet, or other body parts to feel numb and turn colors in cold weather. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025 Tumors rely on new blood supplies to grow, and blocking key growth factors required for blood vessel formation can improve outcomes. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 That could prove to be an avenue for treating chronic conditions that stem from blood vessel inflammation, such as stroke, arthritis, and diabetes. New Atlas, 19 Feb. 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 15 Mar. 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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