capillary

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That energy arrives through an exceptionally dense vascular network in which each neuron is supplied by its own capillary.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

These capillary mimics are the latest in “organ-on-a-chip” technology.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2024

"Our findings may have profound clinical implications, as we identified a link between red blood cell damage and cerebral hemorrhages that occurs at the capillary level."

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2023

Water can work its way under the door threshold via capillary attraction, wind or even negative slope on the exterior landing, causing water to run toward the room.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Water rises through the clay to meet it, but cannot proceed further because the sand is too loose for further capillary action.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann