vascular

adjective

vas·​cu·​lar ˈva-skyə-lər How to pronounce vascular (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting a channel for the conveyance of a body fluid (such as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or a system of such channels
vascular cells
vascular diseases
a vascular surgeon
also : supplied with or made up of such channels and especially blood vessels
a vascular tumor
a vascular system

Examples of vascular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kidney disease: Chronic hypertension, elevated blood glucose, and vascular disease can damage the kidneys, eventually leading to kidney failure and a possible need for dialysis. Kelly Wood, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024 These chemicals can result in vascular changes in the brain and are experienced as pain. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 This finding is nonspecific and can be seen in the setting of many diagnoses; including cellulitis, contusion from trauma and vascular disease from heart failure. Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 The near-boiling water causes all the water in the vascular elements to heat up and expand and force the air out. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024 More importantly, this is a body part that readily reveals any vascular deficiency. Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Jan. 2024 The Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum (AVF) is an international, scientific, academic and practical meeting for vascular surgeons as well as others dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease. Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2024 However, my risk of developing vascular dementia, the second most common type after Alzheimer’s disease, is elevated. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Feb. 2024 Of these, 1,417 people eventually developed Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia or dementia from any cause. Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vāsculāris, from Latin vāsculum "small vessel" (from vās "container" + -culum, diminutive suffix) + -āris -ar — more at vas

First Known Use

circa 1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vascular was circa 1673

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Cite this Entry

“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vascular

adjective
vas·​cu·​lar ˈvas-kyə-lər How to pronounce vascular (audio)
: of or relating to a tube or channel for carrying a body fluid (as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or to a system of such channels or tubes
also : supplied with or made up of such channels or tubes
a vascular system
vascular tissue

Medical Definition

vascular

adjective
vas·​cu·​lar ˈvas-kyə-lər How to pronounce vascular (audio)
1
: of, relating to, constituting, or affecting a tube or a system of tubes for the conveyance of a body fluid (as blood or lymph)
vascular disease
vascular surgical techniques
2
: supplied with or containing ducts and especially blood vessels
a vascular tumor
the vascular layer of the skin

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