blood vessel

noun

: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

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In cold mode, the skin will vasocontrict the blood vessels under the eye area and provide a depuffing effect. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Sadly, this turned out to be a reflection of the blood vessels in his retina. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Beets contain nitrates that the body breaks down into nitric oxide, which lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026 These nutrients may reduce oxidative stress, which is a process that can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease. — Alexandria Nyembwe, HEALTH, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blood vessel

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blood vessel was in 1655

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“Blood vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20vessel. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

blood vessel

noun
: a vessel (as an artery or vein) in which blood circulates in the body of an animal

Medical Definition

blood vessel

noun
: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

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