avascular
adjective
avas·cu·lar
(ˌ)ā-ˈva-skyə-lər 
: having few or no blood vessels
avascular tissue
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Garrison was a Pro Bowler once and a 1,000-yard rusher four times – once after missing two seasons because of avascular necrosis.
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Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2023
This can lead to degenerative joint disease (traumatic arthritis), recurrent instability or avascular necrosis (where the blood supply to the femoral head is disrupted).
—Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 June 2017
The Brodel’s line, in biology, denotes an avascular plane where the rich vascular tree of blood vessels and capillaries peters out.
—Steve Volk, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2015
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Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2023
This can lead to degenerative joint disease (traumatic arthritis), recurrent instability or avascular necrosis (where the blood supply to the femoral head is disrupted).
—Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 June 2017
The Brodel’s line, in biology, denotes an avascular plane where the rich vascular tree of blood vessels and capillaries peters out.
—Steve Volk, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2015
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avascular
adjective
avas·cu·lar
(ˈ)ā-ˈvas-kyə-lər
: having few or no blood vessels
the lens is a very avascular structure
avascular necrosis
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