capillary

Meanings

• noun

  A tiny blood vessel that transports blood between the arteries and veins, particularly in the body's extremities.

  - "The capillaries in our body transport oxygen and nutrients to our cells."
  - "Capillaries are crucial for the proper functioning of the circulatory system."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/
   
   
   
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Variants

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capillary , capillaries , capillary attraction , capillary attractions , capillary electrophoreses , capillary electrophoresis

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'capillaris,' meaning 'having hair,' due to the fine, hair-like structure of these blood vessels.

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Trivia

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1. Capillaries are so small that a red blood cell takes about 90 seconds to travel through one.

2. The total length of all the capillaries in the human body is estimated to be around 60,000 miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arterioles: Arterioles are the smallest branches of arteries and connect arteries to capillaries.

2. Veins: Veins are blood vessels that transport blood from the body's tissues back to the heart.

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Culture

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Capillaries have been a subject of interest in various fields of science, particularly in physiology and medicine, due to their crucial role in the circulatory system.

How to Memorize "capillary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a straw-like structure carrying blood between arteries and veins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate capillaries with the words 'delicate' and 'efficient' to remember their role in the circulatory system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CAP to remember the role of capillaries: 'Cap'tures and 'Applies' nutrients and oxygen to the body's cells.

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