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capillary

/ˈkæpəˌlɛri/

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1 · noun

a very small blood vessel connecting arteries and veins

毛细血管

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The diagram shows how oxygen passes from a capillary into nearby tissue.
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示意图显示氧气如何从毛细血管进入周围组织。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/

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