Vascular (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids; "vascular constriction"; "a vascular bundle".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a vascular disease that caused blockages in the blood vessels of the heart.
- Vascular surgeons specialize in the treatment of conditions that affect the circulatory system.
- The researcher studied the vascular tissue in plants to understand how they transport water and nutrients.
- Vascular cambium is a type of tissue found in woody plants that allows them to grow in diameter.
- The hospital's vascular lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and treat circulatory disorders.