capillary

Capillary Meaning in Bengali: ক্যাপিলারি, ক্যাপিলারি (noun, kæpɪləri)

Definition of Capillary

(noun, kæpɪləri)

Capillary refers to a tiny blood vessel that connects arterioles with venules. It is the smallest type of blood vessel in the human body, with a diameter ranging from 5 to 10 micrometers. Capillaries play a crucial role in the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Synonyms of Capillary

(noun, kæpɪləri)

  • Microvessel – মাইক্রোভেসেল (noun)
  • Small blood vessel – ছোট রক্তনালী (noun)
  • Capillary tube – ক্যাপিলারি নল (noun)

Antonyms of Capillary

(noun, kæpɪləri)

  • Artery – ধমনী (noun, dʰɔmɔni)
  • Vein – রক্তনালী (noun, rɔktɔnali)

Origin of Capillary

(noun, kæpɪləri)

The word “capillary” originated from the Latin word “capillaris,” which means “of hair.” This term was first used in the context of blood vessels by the Italian anatomist Marcello Malpighi in the 17th century.

Nearby Words

  • Capillarity – noun
  • Capillariness – noun
  • Capillaroscope – noun
  • Capillaroscopic – adjective

Capillary in Literature Quotes

“The capillary is the place where the action is.” – William Harvey (উইলিয়াম হারভি)

“The capillary is the key to understanding the circulatory system.” – Andreas Vesalius (আন্দ্রিয়াস ভেসালিয়াস)

Capillary Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: ক্যাপিলারি
  • Hindi: कैपिलरी
  • Nepali: क्यापिल्लरी
  • Urdu: کیپلیری
  • Tamil: கேபில்லரி
  • Telugu: కాపిల్లరీ
  • Arabic: الشعيرية
  • Chinese: 毛细管
  • Japanese: 毛細血管
  • Russian: капилляр

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