microvessel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌvɛsl̩/
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Proto-Italic *wāss Latin vās Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Italic *-elom Latin -ulum Latin -culum Latin vāsculum Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Late Latin vāscellum Old French vaisselbor. Middle English vessel English vessel English microvessel From micro- + vessel.
Meanings
- A very small blood vessel, such as a capillary or arteriole.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microvessels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |