capillaro-, capillar-, capillario-, capilli-, capill-

The dilation or enlargement of the capillary blood vessels: The capillarectasia are the minute vessels that connect the arterioles (smallest arteries) and the venules (tiny vessels that collect blood).

The movement or activity of the tiny blood vessels: The capillariomotor regulates the local flow of blood and blood pressure in the tissues in order to regulate the blood circulation throughout the body.

Inflammation of the capillaries: There are various forms of capillaritis, and is made up of many round red or brown dots on the skin and may be in a group or spread out.

Capillary action: Capillarity is an occurrence caused by the tension of a surface and develops into the distortion, elevation, or depression of the surface of a fluid when in contact with a solid.

The diagnostic examination of capillaries with a microscope; especially, of the finger and toe nail beds: Capillaroscopy was explained by Dr. Smart as the scrutiny of the cutaneous capillaries at the base of the fingernails and toenails through the low power of the microscope.

One of the smallest blood vessels in the body: Capillaries link arteries to veins.

Capillaries are from 5 to 10 micrometres in diameter.

Methodical care of the hair: After Mr. Dawson had read about capilliculture, he decided to ask his dermatologist if she could do some treatment to prevent his baldness

Referring to the thread-leaves on a plant: Jane's biology teacher told the class about capillifolious plants with hair-like leaves, like the water-crowfoot.

Descriptive of something that has the form of a hair: Fiberglass wool, for example is capilliform in that is made of finely spun fibers of glass, like fine hair, that contain air pockets and is primarily used for warmth and for the insulation of buildings.