blood vessel

NOUN

blood flow pathway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

artery capillary vein

WEAK

arteriole metarteriole venule

Example Sentences

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But its appeal is clear: rather than requiring direct injections into heart muscle, it could potentially be delivered through existing blood vessel based procedures or by IV, reaching injured tissue from within.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It found the death rate increased among patients who had severe heart attacks, which refers to when a blood vessel that feeds the heart is completely blocked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Previously, scientists believed that changes in the glycocalyx of blood vessel walls were mainly responsible for allowing immune cells to pass from the bloodstream into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

It serves several important functions, including protecting blood vessel walls from physical stress and chemical damage.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 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