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blood vessel

NOUN
blood flow pathway
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These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.

From BBC Jun. 8, 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

The review warns that broad removal of senescent cells could potentially interfere with tissue repair, immune surveillance, blood vessel stability, and structural integrity in sensitive organs such as the heart, lungs, and brain.

From Science Daily May 22, 2026

By influencing how these receptors move and function, the nanoparticles improved amyloid-β clearance and helped restore healthier blood vessel activity in the brain.

From Science Daily May 17, 2026

He winced when Thyon jabbed in his needle, and winced again, because the alchemist missed the spirit vein and hit a blood vessel instead.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor



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