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blood vessel

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.

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Examples

“As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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