blood vessel
/ˈblʌd vesl/noun
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रक्त वाहिका, रक्त नलिका
Core word
noun
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[C]
any of the tubes in the body through which blood flows
रक्त वाहिका, रक्त नलिका
- Arteries, veins and capillaries are all blood vessels.
- High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the eyes.
- A tiny blood vessel burst in his eye after the coughing fit.
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- Doctors use a scan to check for a blocked blood vessel in the brain.
- Regular exercise keeps the heart and blood vessels healthy.
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General knowledge
The three main kinds of blood vessel are arteries, veins and capillaries.
GK: रक्त वाहिकाओं के तीन मुख्य प्रकार हैं: arteries (धमनियाँ), veins (शिराएँ) और capillaries (केशिकाएँ)।