Vascular (en. Vascular)

/ˈvæskjʊlər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to or relating to blood vessels.
The vascular system is essential for nutrient transport.
El sistema vascular es fundamental para el transporte de nutrientes.
Composed of vessels.
Vascular tissues help in the circulation of sap in plants.
Los tejidos vasculares ayudan en la circulación de la savia en las plantas.
Related to structures that involve blood or other liquids.
Vascular disease mainly affects the arteries.
La enfermedad vascular afecta principalmente a las arterias.

Etymology

From Latin 'vascularis', meaning 'of the vessels'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vascular disease
Conditions that affect blood vessels.
enfermedad vascular
vascular system
A set of blood vessels that circulate blood.
sistema vascular
vascular damage
Injury or alteration in blood vessels.
daño vascular

Related Words

vessel
Duct that transports liquids in the body.
vaso
circulation
Movement of fluids through the body.
circulación
artery
Blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
arteria

Slang Meanings

Said of someone who has a lot of energy or strength.
That guy is vascular, he never gets tired.
Ese tipo es vascular, nunca se cansa.