Definition: A capillary artery is one of the small arteries in your body that is very thin and has walls that are not thick. These tiny arteries carry blood and end in even smaller blood vessels called capillaries. Capillaries are where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients happens between blood and the body's cells.
In more advanced contexts, you might discuss how capillary arteries can be affected by conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to complications in the body's ability to deliver nutrients effectively.
While "capillary artery" itself does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, in related contexts, you might hear phrases like: - "Blood runs through the arteries" (meaning that something is vital or essential). - "Clear the arteries" (often used in health contexts to mean improving blood flow).
A capillary artery is a small artery with thin walls that plays a key role in the circulatory system by connecting to capillaries.