blood vessel

blood vessel (plural blood vessels)

1. (anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.
   • 2013 July-August, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, “Stents to Prevent Stroke”, in American Scientist:

     As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels.

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• circulatory system