Blood vessels
Medical term · B
Hollow tubes that transport blood throughout the body; includes arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Related terms
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CapillariesThe body’s smallest blood vessels; they deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
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AngiogenesisThe formation of new blood vessels.
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AngiographyA test that shows how blood moves through the blood vessels and heart. It uses x-rays and the injection of a fluid called a contrast agent that can be seen on the x-rays.
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AngiotensinA protein that raises blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels and causing the kidneys to store more sodium and water.