Definition of Capillary

associated with the tiny vessels of blood that link the arteries to the veins

Examples of Capillary in a sentence

Whenever Jane has a nosebleed, she knows a capillary vessel has burst.  🔊

Another benefit of exercising is the expansion of the capillary system that distributes oxygen to the body.  🔊

To control the patient’s bleeding, the surgeon had to seal a number of capillary beds.  🔊

Rick’s eyes appear to be sprinkled with blood because of capillary damage.  🔊

In the human body, capillary vessels supply key nutrients to tissues and organs.  🔊

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