capillary

Pronunciation

• (UK) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /kəˈpɪləri/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

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Noun

Singular capillary

Plural capillaries

Capillaries

1. A tiny tube in the body that blood travels through. It connects the end of an artery to the beginning of a vein.

   Blood cells have to go through each tiny capillary one by one.

Adjective

Positive capillary

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Looking like a strand of hair.

   The capillary cracks in the old plate of glass made me think that it would break if I touched it.

2. Having to do with a capillary.

   The body's capillary system must reach every cell.