microvessel

English

Etymology

From micro- +‎ vessel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌvɛsl̩/
  • Hyphenation: micro‧ves‧sel

Noun

microvessel (plural microvessels)

  1. (medicine) A very small blood vessel, such as a capillary or arteriole.
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