vascular

vas·cu·lar

adj \ˈvas-kyə-lər\

Definition of VASCULAR

1

: of or relating to a channel for the conveyance of a body fluid (as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or to a system of such channels; also : supplied with or made up of such channels and especially blood vessels <a vascular tumor> <a vascular system>

2

: marked by vigor and ardor : passionate

— vas·cu·lar·i·ty \ˌvas-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun

Origin of VASCULAR

New Latin vascularis, from Latin vasculum small vessel, diminutive of vas

First Known Use: circa 1673