vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈva-skyə-lər 
: 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
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According to the outlet, the stroke was a result of cerebral vascular disease.
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Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Cerebral vascular disease effects blood vessels in the brain and cerebral circulation, while aortic stenosis restricts blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
The link was especially strong for vascular dementia, which is caused by restricted blood flow to the brain.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Her 82-year-old father, a military veteran who has vascular dementia and other health troubles, moved in with her in 2023.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Cerebral vascular disease effects blood vessels in the brain and cerebral circulation, while aortic stenosis restricts blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
The link was especially strong for vascular dementia, which is caused by restricted blood flow to the brain.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Her 82-year-old father, a military veteran who has vascular dementia and other health troubles, moved in with her in 2023.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈvas-kyə-lər
: 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
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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