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capillary bed

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capillary bed  
n.  The network of capillaries in a particular area or organ of the body.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: capillary bed
Function: noun
: the whole system of capillaries of a body, part, or organ
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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capillary bed n.
The capillaries of the blood system considered collectively with their volume capacity.

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