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blood vessel

NOUN
blood flow pathway
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Tonsianus Sambang was visiting his mother, being treated for a ruptured blood vessel in her brain, when the quake struck.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

A teenager has become the world's youngest known patient to have brain surgery to treat a particular blood vessel abnormality, hospital bosses have said.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

At first, doctors were worried cabin pressure could cause a blood vessel to burst, but have now given Olivia clearance to fly home.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Researchers have reported that watermelon consumption and L-citrulline supplementation may improve measures tied to blood vessel flexibility and circulation, including pulse wave velocity and endothelial function.

From Science Daily May 17, 2026

“I was lucky. My doctors say it just missed my blood vessel here.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore



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