vasculature

vasculature

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vas·cu·la·ture 'vas-kyə-lə-.chu̇(ə)r, -.t(y)u̇(ə)r n the disposition or arrangement of blood vessels in an organ or part <vasoconstriction of the renal \vasculature (Mary Jo Holechek)>

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vas·cu·la·ture (vasґku-lə-chər) the vascular system (q.v.) of the body, or any specific part of it.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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