vascularization
noun
vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion
ˌva-skyə-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən 
: the process of becoming vascular
also
: abnormal or excessive formation of blood vessels (as in the retina or on the cornea)
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Transporting metabolites, feedstocks and waste within a multicellular organism can be accomplished through vascularization.
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Melik Demirel, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
The fossils found there tend to be exceptionally well-preserved—sometimes even showing vascularization—thanks to the impact of seasonal monsoons.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
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Melik Demirel, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
The fossils found there tend to be exceptionally well-preserved—sometimes even showing vascularization—thanks to the impact of seasonal monsoons.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
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vascularization
noun
vas·cu·lar·iza·tion
variants
also British vascularisation
: the process of becoming vascular
also
: abnormal or excessive formation of blood vessels (as in the retina or on the cornea)
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