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

Examples of vascular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

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

Phrases Containing vascular

• vascular bundle
• vascular cylinder
• vascular plant
• vascular ray
• vascular tissue
• water-vascular system

Kids Definition

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