blood vessel

noun

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

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Pedunculagin, punicalin, and gallagic acid act similarly to ACE inhibitors by widening blood vessels and decreasing blood pressure. Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026 Sturge-Weber syndrome, per the Sturge-Weber Foundation, is a rare condition caused by a mutation of the GNAQ gene, which affects blood vessels in the skin, brain and eyes, and can lead to a range of neurological and vision-related complications. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Could Support Heart Health Curcumin may help improve endothelial function, which is how well your blood vessels relax and contract. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026 The researchers tried to replicate this damage by exposing blood vessel cells directly to salt in a laboratory dish, but the cells showed no harmful effects. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 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 3 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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