Meaning & Definition of word "Vascular"

Vascular

/ˈvæskjʊlər/

1. Relating to, consisting of, or affecting the blood vessels or the vascular system.
- Example: The doctor explained that the patient's vascular health was crucial for recovery.
2. Having vessels or ducts that convey fluids, especially blood.
- Example: Vascular plants have a complex structure that includes xylem and phloem to transport nutrients.
3. Characterized by a network of blood vessels.
- Example: The vascular network in the leaves is essential for photosynthesis.
4. Of or relating to plant tissue that conducts water and nutrients.
- Example: Vascular tissues in plants play a vital role in their growth and development.

●From Latin 'vascularis', from 'vasculum', meaning 'a small vessel'.

vascular health:

The state of the blood vessels and their ability to function properly.

vascular surgery:

A surgical procedure performed on blood vessels.

vascular disease:

Any disease that affects the blood vessels.

blood vessel:

A tubular structure carrying blood through the circulatory system.

artery:

A vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

vein:

A vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

Meaning: Muscular and well-defined due to the vascularity

● Example Sentence: That workout left him looking really vascular.

Meaning: Showing veins prominently, usually due to low body fat

● Example Sentence: He's so vascular; you can see all his veins during the contest.