microvessel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very small blood vessel, such as a capillary or arteriole.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌvɛsl̩/

Word forms

microvessel microvessels

Etymology

From micro- + vessel.

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