capillary bed

noun

Any of many reticulated network of capillaries that supply blood to the organs inside the body.

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Meanings

nouncapillary bed (plural capillary beds)

plural capillary beds

  1. medicineAny of many reticulated network of capillaries that supply blood to the organs inside the body.
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