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capillary

[kap-uh-ler-ee] / ˈkæp əˌlɛr i /
NOUN
blood vessel
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Capillary stalling is believed to increase with age and has been observed in models of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

Capillary forces hold sand grains together initially, but capillary water will eventually evaporate, particularly on a windy day.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2022

All 93 bunkers were rebuilt from the floor up, using the Capillary Concrete brand of bunker liner, which incorporates a layer of gravel coated with a polymer for drainage.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 1, 2020

Video 3: Capillary and arteriole dilation in vivo Penetrating arteriole and primary capillary in Figure 3d in mouse somatosensory cortex in vivo responding to whisker pad stimulation.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014

One of the least dangerous-looking switches would be one labeled Capillary Attraction.

From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)




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