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capillary

capillary

A capillary has a very thin wall and a narrow lumen where blood cells may pass single file, allowing exchange with tissues.

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English
capillary
Norwegian
kapillær
Japanese
毛細血管 — もうさいけっかん — mōsaikekkan
Korean
모세 혈관 — mose hyeolgwan
Spanish
capilar
French
capillaire
German
Kapillare

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