noun
a tiny blood vessel that connects arterioles and venules
adjective
relating to or resembling a hair; fine and slender
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The capillary is the smallest type of blood vessel in the body.
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I learned in biology class that capillaries are tiny blood vessels.
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My friend said her capillaries were bursting from stress.
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The capillary network of roads in the city allowed for easy access to different neighborhoods.