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blood vessel

noun

: a small tube that carries blood to different parts of a person or animal's body

Full Definition of BLOOD VESSEL

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

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BLOOD VESSEL Defined for Kids

noun

: an artery, vein, or capillary of the body

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noun

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

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