vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈva-skyə-lər 
: of, relating to, or affecting a channel for the conveyance of a body fluid (such as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or a system of such channels
vascular cells
vascular diseases
a vascular surgeon
also
: supplied with or made up of such channels and especially blood vessels
a vascular tumor
a vascular system
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About LockeT Catheter Precision's LockeT is a suture retention device intended to assist in hemostasis after vascular catheter access.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024
Nicole highlights the growth of new skin cells and collagen, the development of new blood vessels, and the production of specific chemicals, such as vascular endothelial growth factor, as the most prominent benefits.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024
Nicole highlights the growth of new skin cells and collagen, the development of new blood vessels, and the production of specific chemicals, such as vascular endothelial growth factor, as the most prominent benefits.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈvas-kyə-lər
: of or relating to a tube or channel for carrying a body fluid (as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or to a system of such channels or tubes
also
: supplied with or made up of such channels or tubes
a vascular system
vascular tissue
Medical Definition
vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈvas-kyə-lər
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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