blood vessel

noun
UK: /ˈblʌd ˌves.əl/
US: /ˈblʌd ˌves.əl/

  1. A tube in the body that carries blood.

    1. The blood vessel carries blood to the heart. [ ] [ ]
    2. High cholesterol can damage the lining of a blood vessel, leading to heart problems. [ ] [ ]

  2. Any of the veins, arteries, or capillaries through which blood circulates.

    1. A healthy circulatory system depends on strong blood vessel walls. [ ] [ ]
    2. The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged blood vessel during the complex operation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

artery vein capillary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blood vessel" in English means: A tube in the body that carries blood., Any of the veins, arteries, or capillaries through which blood circulates..

The phonetic transcription of "blood vessel" is /ˈblʌd ˌves.əl/ in British English and /ˈblʌd ˌves.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blood vessel": artery, vein, capillary.

Example usage of "blood vessel": "The blood vessel carries blood to the heart.". More examples on the page.