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Definition of vascular
1 : of or relating to a channel for the conveyance of a body fluid (such 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
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Recent Examples of vascular from the Web
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Among hypotheses: Pregnancy might contribute to vascular problems or unleash preexisting tendencies.
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A peripheral vascular disease seminar, Healing Limbs, Saving Lives, will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Highland Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland.
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The results of a vascular laser can vary depending on the patient.
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Metcalf died in Cutler Bay June 23 at 95 of vascular dementia, Ng said.
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The scans help doctors eliminate other potential causes of memory loss, such as vascular disease, strokes or brain injuries.
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The two doctors, both vascular surgeons, started to develop a new device based on an older balloon catheter designed to prevent bleeding in people having surgery on the aorta.
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The cause was vascular dementia, said a daughter, Anna Skinner.
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The equipment also would be an asset in pinpointing and addressing vascular blockages, Slavens said.
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VASCULAR Defined for English Language Learners
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medical : of or relating to the veins, arteries, etc., that carry fluids (such as blood) through the body
VASCULAR Defined for Kids
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: of, relating to, containing, or being bodily vessels that carry fluid (as blood in an animal or sap in a plant) a tree's vascular system
Medical Dictionary
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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
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