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Capillary (Noun)

Meaning 1

A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The narrow glass tube acted as a capillary, drawing the colored liquid upwards through capillary action.
  • A capillary is used in medical testing to collect a small sample of blood for analysis.
  • The scientist carefully inserted the capillary into the beaker, watching as the liquid rose up into the tube.
  • The tiny capillary tubes were used to separate and analyze the different components of the mixture.
  • In the lab, the researcher used a capillary to measure the precise volume of the liquid solution.

Synonyms

  • Capillary Tube
  • Capillary Tubing

Hypernyms

  • Tubing

Meaning 2

Any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The oxygen from the lungs enters the blood and then passes through the capillary network to be distributed to the cells of the body.
  • Capillary action occurs when fluid moves through the small capillary tubes or spaces in a substance, often without the need for external pressure.
  • Blood travels from the arterioles into the capillary where it exchanges oxygen and nutrients for waste products before continuing to the venule.
  • As the body temperature rose, the capillary walls began to expand, allowing more blood to flow and dissipate heat.
  • In a damaged area, new capillary growth can help to promote healing by providing a route for oxygen and nutrients to reach the affected cells.

Synonyms

  • Capillary Vessel

Hyponyms

  • Tomentum Cerebri
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