Capillary Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A minute vein continuous with a capillary.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that a capillary vein is the smallest type of vein in the human body that plays a crucial role in returning blood to the heart.
- The anatomist pointed out that the transition from capillary to capillary vein is not sharply defined and can be difficult to identify.
- In the circulatory system, capillary veins serve as the link between the capillaries and the larger venules that transport blood back to the heart.
- Blood from the capillary bed flows into the capillary vein, which then merges with other veins to form a larger venous system.
- The capillary vein is an essential structure that helps to regulate blood pressure by returning blood from the capillaries to the heart.