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 link was especially strong for vascular dementia, which is caused by restricted blood flow to the brain.
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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
Both aortic stenosis and cerebral vascular disease were contributing factors in his death.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, my mother, who is suffering from late-stage vascular dementia, had fallen and was on her way to the hospital to have her shoulder checked.
—Kendra MacDonald, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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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
Both aortic stenosis and cerebral vascular disease were contributing factors in his death.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, my mother, who is suffering from late-stage vascular dementia, had fallen and was on her way to the hospital to have her shoulder checked.
—Kendra MacDonald, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 14 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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