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

Cleveland Clinic, a national leader in cardiology and heart and vascular surgery, will provide on-site expertise in cardiovascular care by establishing processes and best practices and fostering a culture of innovation, according to the release. —Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024

The scientists believe this sugar compound upregulates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which stimulates new hair growth. —New Atlas, 22 July 2024

Contraindications Cold therapy is not suitable for everyone, including people with vascular and nerve diseases and who are sensitive to cold temperatures. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

The accumulation of many strokes causes a decline in communication between different regions of the brain, eventually leading to vascular dementia. —Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 23 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