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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The television personality suffered a stroke as a result of cerebral vascular disease.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Both aortic stenosis and cerebral vascular disease were contributing factors in his death.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The focus of the seminar is to teach people about the prevention and treatment of heart and vascular disease.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
These particles trigger chronic inflammation, accelerate plaque buildup, and interfere with normal vascular function, all of which increase heart attack and stroke.
—Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Both aortic stenosis and cerebral vascular disease were contributing factors in his death.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The focus of the seminar is to teach people about the prevention and treatment of heart and vascular disease.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
These particles trigger chronic inflammation, accelerate plaque buildup, and interfere with normal vascular function, all of which increase heart attack and stroke.
—Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vascular
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“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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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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