capillary

Example Sentences

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If done properly, it's unlikely to cause you any harm, but Tina warns that "too much pressure can cause bruising or broken capillaries, so be gentle".

From BBC

Their kidneys retained denser networks of capillaries, stronger filtration barriers, and more stable energy production within cells.

From Science Daily

That pressure prevents cancer medications from flowing through capillaries to hair follicles and nerves in the hands and feet, Hannon said.

From The Wall Street Journal

By demonstrating that metformin can limit changes in both major arteries and small capillaries across different exercise intensities, the researchers highlight how complex these combined treatments can be.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily