Vascular
(adjective)
Relating to or consisting of blood vessels or other tubes that carry fluid in the body.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "vasculum" which means "little vessel".
Examples:
- Vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, can cause serious health problems.
- Vascular surgery is a type of surgery performed to treat conditions of the blood vessels.
- Vascular plants have specialized tissues to transport water and nutrients.
- Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.
- Vascular access is a crucial component of hemodialysis for individuals with kidney failure.