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Cardiovascular
The heart and blood vessels, by which blood is pumped and circulated through the body.
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capillary
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
A tiny blood vessel that connects the smallest arteries to the smallest veins is called capillary.
clot
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
A lump that forms when a liquid, such as blood, thickens and sticks together to form a clot.
circulation
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
The flow of blood in the blood vessels of the body, caused by the pumping of the heart.
circulatory system
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
The system that moves blood through the body, made up of the heart and blood vessels is termed as circulatory system.
serum
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
The clear, liquid part of the blood. Serum is plasma from which platelets, which cause blood clots to form, have been removed.
white blood cell
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
A colorless cell that is found in the blood of humans and other vertebrates and helps protect the body from infections.
heart
Anatomy; Cardiovascular
A hollow muscle that pumps blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rythmic contractions.
