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capillary
This entry is located in the following units: -ary (page 2) capillaro-, capillar-, capillario-, capilli-, capill- (page 1)
capillary, capillarity
1. An extremely narrow thin-walled blood vessel that connects small arteries (arterioles) with small veins (venules) to form a network throughout the body.
2. Involving or relating to capillary action.
3. Resembling hair; as fine and slender as a hair.
This entry is located in the following unit: pilo-, pil-, pili- + (page 1)
Word Entries containing the term: “capillary
capillary nevus
A nevus of dilated capillary vessels elevated above the skin.

It is usually treated by ligature (thread used to tie something) and excision (cut out).

This entry is located in the following unit: naevus, nevus, nevo-, nev- + (page 1)
denestrated capillary (s) (noun), denestrated capillaries (pl)
One of the two major types of narrow tubes found in the intestinal mucosa, renal glomeruli, pancreas, endocrine glands, and other tissues: The denestrated capillaries are characterized by circular fenestrae or pores that penetrate the endothelium and may be closed by a very thin diaphragm.
This entry is located in the following unit: fenestra-, fenestr- (page 1)