blood vessels
nounUK /ˈblʌd ˌvesəlz/
US /ˈblʌd ˌvesəlz/
Blood vessels are tiny tubes in your body that carry blood around.
The doctor said exercise keeps your blood vessels healthy.
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2. The network of tubes that transport blood throughout the body.
The blood vessels form a huge network from head to toe.
3. Tubes that can widen or narrow to control blood flow.
When you run, your blood vessels widen to let more blood through.
4. Vessels that doctors examine to check heart health.
The scan showed that her blood vessels were clear and healthy.