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    Capilar (en. Capillary)

    /ka.pi.ˈlaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to the smallest blood vessels in the body.
    Capillaries are essential for blood circulation.
    Los capilares son esenciales para la circulación sanguínea.
    It relates to capillary structures in tissues.
    The diffusion of nutrients occurs through the capillaries.
    La difusión de nutrientes ocurre a través de los capilares.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capillaris', which means 'relating to hair'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    capillary reaction
    Phenomenon in which liquids rise in a thin tube due to surface tension.
    reacción capilar
    capillary circulation
    Process of blood flow through the capillaries.
    circulación capilar

    Related Words

    capillarity
    Property of liquids to rise or fall in thin tubes.
    capilaridad
    fine hair
    Fine or very thin hair.
    capillo

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to hair in informal conversations.
    That girl has impressive capillary.
    Esa chica tiene un capilar impresionante.
    Description of something very thin or subtle.
    That pencil is so thin that it’s hardly visible.
    Ese lápiz es tan capilar que apenas se ve.