capillary

/kˈæpɪləɹi/

/ˈkæpəˌɫɛɹi/

[nombre] [adjetivo]

Capillary

[NOMBRE]

capilar

(anatomy) any of the small and thin-walled branching blood vessels that connect the arterioles and venules

sinónimos : capillary vessel

What is a "capillary"?

A capillary is the smallest blood vessel in the human body, consisting of a single layer of endothelial cells. Capillaries connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the bloodstream and surrounding tissues. They play a crucial role in delivering essential substances to cells and removing metabolic waste. Capillaries have a large surface area due to their small size and extensive network, ensuring efficient exchange and supporting the proper functioning of every cell in the body.

capillary

[ADJETIVO]

capilar

of or relating to hair

capilar

long and slender with a very small internal diameter

sinónimos : hairlike

Ejemplos

1. Capillary refill is less than 3 seconds.

2. These capillaries go around the tubes.

3. One mechanism is capillary trapping.

4. We built these lungs one capillary at a time.