vaso-occlusive
adjective
va·so-oc·clu·sive
-ə-ˈklü-siv 
: relating to, resulting from, or caused by occlusion of a blood vessel
vaso-occlusive retinopathy
a vaso-occlusive crisis characteristic of sickle cell anemia
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“Vaso-occlusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/vaso-occlusive. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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