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Vascular

Adjective / ˈvæskjʌlɜ: / Another word for vascular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Relating to or affecting blood vessels.

Synonyms & similar words

avascular arterial capillary circulatory heart pulmonary vascularized veinous venous vasculature vasoactive vasodilator vasomotor vascularized vasculitis vascularization vasculogenic vascularity vasculogenic vasoconstrictor

Synonyms by register

Formal

circulatory angiotic tubular

Antonyms

nonvascular avascular bloodless dry solid solid-state

Common collocations

  • vascular system
  • vascular tissue
  • vascular disease
  • vascular dementia
  • vascular bundle
  • vascular access
  • vascular network

Word family

noun vasculature
adjective vascular

Usage note

Primarily used in biological and medical contexts, referring to vessels or ducts, especially those carrying blood or lymph.

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Example sentences

  1. The doctor used a stethoscope to check the patient's vascular system.
  2. Regular exercise can help improve your vascular health.
  3. The surgeon repaired a vascular injury during the operation.
  4. The patient suffered from vascular dementia.
  5. The new medication helps to treat vascular problems.

Quotes

  • I am the vessel. The draft is poured into me and I am at once the thing poured and the vessel that receives - James Baldwin
  • The great vessel of democracy is freedom. It is what makes us a free nation - Bill Owens
  • The heart is the great vessel of life. Treat it well - Tom Shadyac

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