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Vessel

A component of the human body circulatory system comprised of an intricate network of hollow tubes that transport blood throughout the entire body.

Diagram

cluster_associated AnatomicalStructure AnatomicalStructure Vessel Vessel Vessel->AnatomicalStructure

Vessel Diagram

Specializations of Vessel

Class Description
Artery A type of blood vessel that specifically carries blood away from the heart.
Lymphatic Vessel A type of blood vessel that specifically carries lymph fluid unidirectionally toward the heart.
Vein A type of blood vessel that specifically carries blood to the heart.

Formalization for Vessel

Property Constraint
subClassOf AnatomicalStructure