capillary
UK/kæ'pilәri/US
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Definitions
n.
A tiny blood vessel connecting arteries to veins; a very narrow tube through which liquid can be drawn by capillary action.
毛细血管；毛细管
adj.
Of or relating to a very narrow tube or hair-like structure; caused by surface tension.
毛细管的；毛状的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcapillroot
+
aryrelating to, connected with
=capillary
Common Collocations
- 1.blood capillary毛细血管
- 2.capillary action毛细管现象
- 3.capillary tube毛细管
Example Sentences
- 1.
Capillary blood vessels carry blood to the tissues throughout the body.