blood vessel

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The formation of new blood vessels can take weeks, and short bursts of oxygen are not enough to support lasting repair.

From Science Daily

By combining direct examination with informed reconstruction, they mapped out how nerves, blood vessels, and air passages likely fit inside the skull.

From Science Daily

Because these cells must bend to pass through tiny blood vessels while delivering oxygen and removing waste, reduced flexibility may limit their efficiency.

From Science Daily

This tightly packed network of blood vessels normally shields the brain from harmful substances circulating in the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

However, the surgeon's drill slipped, damaging nerves and blood vessels which led to her needing an above-knee amputation after emergency repair surgery failed, said her lawyers at Hudgell Solicitors.

From BBC