Blood-vessel
any of the vessels, as arteries, veins, or capillaries, through which the blood circulates.
Historical Examples
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noun
an artery, capillary, or vein
blood vessel
An elastic tube or passage in the body through which blood circulates; an artery, a vein, or a capillary.
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