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cap·il·lar·y
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poiseuille's law
the law that the velocity of a liquid flowing through a capillary is directly proportional to the pressure of the liquid and the fourth power of the radius of the capillary and is inversely proportional to the viscosity of the liquid and the length of the capillary. -
bioflavonoid
any of a group of biologically active flavone compounds that may help maintain the blood's capillary walls, reducing the likelihood of hemorrhaging: widely found in plants, esp. citrus fruits -
bradykinin
a peptide in blood plasma that dilates blood vessels and causes contraction of smooth muscles. Formula: C50H73N15O11 -
capillaceous
having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads -
capillatus
(of a cumulonimbus cloud) having a cirriform upper portion that resembles an anvil or a disorderly mass of hair. -
kermesite
a mineral, antimony oxysulfide, Sb 2 S 2 O, occurring usually in tufts of red capillary crystals.