capillary
capillary
tiny blood vessel connecting arteries and veins
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capillary with Russian translation
capillary usage examples
Капилляр настолько мал, что его едва можно увидеть.
A capillary is so small that you can barely see it.
Кровь проходит через капилляр и попадает в близлежащую ткань.
Blood moves through the capillary and into nearby tissue.
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capillary synonyms
What's the difference between capillary / arteriole / venule / microvessel
the exact term for a tiny blood vessel connecting arteries and veins
Red blood cells pass through capillaries to exchange oxygen and nutrients.
Эритроциты проходят через капилляры для обмена кислородом и питательными веществами.
a small artery that carries blood toward capillaries, not a capillary itself
Arterioles regulate blood flow into the capillaries.
Артериолы регулируют приток крови к капиллярам.
a small vein that receives blood from capillaries, not a capillary itself
Venules collect blood from the capillaries and carry it toward larger veins.
Венулы собирают кровь из капилляров и направляют её к более крупным венам.
a broad term for very small blood vessels, which can include capillaries, arterioles, and venules
Microvessels play an important role in tissue perfusion.
Микрососуды играют важную роль в кровоснабжении тканей.
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How to pronounce capillary and what this word means
capillary translation: капилляр. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce capillary
/kəˈpɪləri/
capillary translation
капилляр
capillary examples
A capillary is so small that you can barely see it.
capillary transcription
/kəˈpɪləri/, /kəˈpɪləri/
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capillary meaning: what does it mean?
tiny blood vessel connecting arteries and veins
capillary pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
capillary is pronounced as /kəˈpɪləri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
capillary definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A capillary is so small that you can barely see it. Translation: Капилляр настолько мал, что его едва можно увидеть.
Is capillary part of Anatomy vocabulary?
Yes, capillary (капилляр) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is capillary part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, capillary (капилляр) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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