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Meaning of
capillary
in English
capillary
us
/kæpɪˈlar.i/
uk
/ˈkæpɪl.ə.ri/
#uncommon
Plural
capillaries
Definitions
Noun
microscopic
vessels
(
5-10
μ
m
);
arteriole
to
venule
connections
The
capillary
network
plays
a
crucial
role
in
oxygen
delivery
.
small
blood
vessels
connecting
arteries
;
veins
Capillaries
are
small
blood
vessels
that
connect
arteries
to
veins
.
a
tiny
tube
;
narrow
passage
The
scientist
studied
the
capillary
action
in
the
tiny
tube
.
Compounds / Phrases
capillary artery
capillary action