blood vessel

NOUN

blood flow pathway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

artery capillary vein

WEAK

arteriole metarteriole venule

Example Sentences

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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

Gene activity increased in areas tied to wound repair, including collagen production, blood vessel growth, tissue remodeling, and other processes needed to close and strengthen damaged skin.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

A separate clinical trial from Louisiana State University explored whether watermelon juice could help protect blood vessel function during periods of elevated blood sugar.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Even if the doctors had known about its damage, surgery to fix a blood vessel or remove a bullet deep in the body wasn't possible in 1881.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow