die Kapillare
Translation
capillaries
Examples
Kapillaren sind die kleinsten Blutgefäße.
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels.
Der Gasaustausch findet in den Kapillaren statt.
Gas exchange takes place in the capillaries.
Grammar Patterns
die Kapillare the capillary Capillaries are very thin.
Similar Words
die Ader (vein), das Blutgefäß (blood vessel)
Etymology
From Latin 'capillaris' (hair-like), from 'capillus' (hair), because they are as fine as a hair.
Memory Tips
This is an international scientific term, very similar to the English 'capillary'.