blood vessel

noun

1. any of the vessels, as arteries, veins, or capillaries, through which the blood circulates.

blood vessel

noun

1. an artery, capillary, or vein

blood vessel

1. An elastic tube or passage in the body through which blood circulates; an artery, a vein, or a capillary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood vessel¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

They include 15-year-old Kamberlyn Bowler of Grand Junction, Colo., who has been hospitalized for almost two weeks with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that damages the blood vessels in the kidneys.

From Los Angeles Times

In extreme cases, E. coli infections can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that damages blood vessels in the kidneys.

From Los Angeles Times

Ten people have been hospitalized — including a young child diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a dangerous condition that damages blood vessels in the kidneys.

From Los Angeles Times

Post-mortem X-rays revealed air in the blood vessels of some.

From BBC

In one major development, scientists discovered that immune cells played a critical role in the formation of blood vessels in the skin, and then were able to mimic the relevant instructions in a lab.

From BBC

Related Words

• artery
• capillary
• vein