Microvessel: meaning, definitions and examples

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microvessel

 

[ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌvɛsəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

A small blood vessel, typically one in the microcirculation.

Synonyms

capillary, microcirculation vessel, small blood vessel

Examples of usage

  • The drug is designed to target microvessels in the tumor.
  • Microvessel density is an important factor in cancer prognosis.
  • Damage to the microvessels can result in poor tissue perfusion.
  • The microvessel wall is composed of endothelial cells.
  • Microvessel formation plays a key role in angiogenesis.

Translations

Translations of the word "microvessel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microvaso

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मपात्रिका

🇩🇪 Mikrogefäß

🇮🇩 mikropembuluh

🇺🇦 мікросудина

🇵🇱 mikronaczynie

🇯🇵 微小血管

🇫🇷 microvaisseau

🇪🇸 microvessel

🇹🇷 mikrodamar

🇰🇷 미세혈관

🇸🇦 مِيكروقَطْر

🇨🇿 mikroplavidlo

🇸🇰 mikrocievka

🇨🇳 微血管

🇸🇮 mikrožilica

🇮🇸 smáæð

🇰🇿 микроқантамыр

🇬🇪 მიკროსისხლძარღვი

🇦🇿 mikrogəmilər

🇲🇽 microvessel

Etymology

The term 'microvessel' originates from the combination of 'micro-' meaning small, and 'vessel' referring to a tube or duct through which fluid passes. It is commonly used in the medical field to describe small blood vessels in the microcirculation system.

See also: vessels.