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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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Noun1.capillary bed - a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries
animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals


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The nonsecreted VEGF 188 increases the concentration locally and works cooperatively with VEGF120 to expand the capillary bed.
We also see hyperplasia of the squamous lining, vasodilation of the underlying capillary bed, and edematous fluid in the subepithelial layers.
This condition can occur with the obstructive lung diseases of emphysema and chronic bronchitis because (VE) is not evenly distributed to parts of the lungs and blood flow is affected by destruction of portions of the capillary bed.
 
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