haarvat

Definitions of haarvat
  1. noun
    a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
    synonyms: capillair
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    type of:
    buis, buisje, kanaal, pijp, pijpje, vlampijp, vuurbuis
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  2. noun
    any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules
    synonyms: capillair
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    types:
    haarvatennet, haarvatenstelsel
    a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation
    type of:
    bloedvat
    a vessel in which blood circulates
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