Meaning of the word capillary in English
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capillary
US /ˈkæp.ə.ler.i/
UK /ˈkæp.ə.ler.i/
Noun
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any of the tiny blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries (arterioles) to the smallest veins (venules). Capillaries form a network throughout the body for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.
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Oxygen and nutrients pass from the blood into the tissues through the walls of the capillaries.
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Damage to the capillaries can lead to bruising.
Synonym:
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a tube of small internal diameter
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The liquid rose in the narrow capillary tube due to surface tension.
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The experiment used a fine glass capillary to measure liquid flow.
Adjective
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relating to capillaries or to capillary action
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The plant absorbs water through capillary action in its roots.
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The scientist studied the capillary forces at play in the soil.
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