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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