Microvessel: meaning, definitions and examples
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microvessel
[ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌvɛsəl ]
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
Word origin
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.