capillary vein

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Noun capillary vein has 1 sense

venule, venula, capillary vein - a minute vein continuous with a capillary
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ has particulars: episcleral veins, venae episclerales; stellate venule

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Term: Capillary Vein

A capillary vein refers to a tiny blood vessel that forms a network throughout the body, connecting arterioles and venules. These delicate vessels play a vital role in the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Anatomy

Doctors were able to detect some abnormalities in the patient's capillary veins during the medical examination.

Sense: Biology

The capillary veins enable the transport of essential nutrients in small quantities to reach individual cells.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Related to Capillary Vein

The capillary vein system allows for the efficient exchange of materials between the bloodstream and tissues.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Medical Procedure

The surgeon skillfully capillarized the damaged vein, restoring proper blood flow.

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