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Microvessels
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Definition
: The finer blood vessels of the vasculature that are generally less than 100 microns in internal diameter.
Examples
Arterioles
;
Arteriovenous Anastomosis
;
Capillaries
;
Venules
Other names
Networks, Microvascular; Network, Microvascular; Microvessel; Microvascular Networks; Microvascular Network; Microvasculature