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the blood and lymphatic vessels of the body and all their ramifications, considered collectively. The term is sometimes used specifically to denote either the blood or lymphatic vessels and their respective ramifications, particularly the former.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Vascular system — Vascular Vas cu*lar, a. [L. vasculum a small vessel, dim. of vas vessel: cf. F. vasculaire. See {Vase}, and cf. Vessel.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Biol.) (a) Consisting of, or containing, vessels as an essential part of a structure; full of vessels;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vascular system — noun the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant • Hypernyms: ↑system • Hyponyms: ↑water vascular system, ↑portal system, ↑lymphatic system, ↑systema lymphaticum,… … Useful english dictionary
vascular system — ▪ plant physiology in plants, assemblage of conducting tissues and associated supportive fibres. xylem tissue transports water and dissolved minerals to the leaves, and phloem tissue conducts food from the leaves to all parts of the plant.… … Universalium
vascular system — 1. A specialized network of vessels for the circulation of fluids throughout the body tissue of an animal. 2. The system of vascular tissue in plants … Glossary of Biotechnology
vascular system — see cardiovascular system … The new mediacal dictionary
Water vascular system — Vascular Vas cu*lar, a. [L. vasculum a small vessel, dim. of vas vessel: cf. F. vasculaire. See {Vase}, and cf. Vessel.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Biol.) (a) Consisting of, or containing, vessels as an essential part of a structure; full of vessels;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Water vascular system — The water vascular system is a hydraulic system used by echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, for locomotion, food and waste transportation, and respirationcite book | first = Eldra | last = Solomon| coauthors = Linda Berg, Diana Martin… … Wikipedia
water-vascular system — [wôt′ərvas′kyə lər] n. in echinoderms, a system of closed tubes and ducts filled with sea water containing some protein, and functioning variously, as in locomotion, food gathering, clinging, and respiration … English World dictionary
water vascular system — noun system of fluid filled tubes used by echinoderms in locomotion and feeding and respiration • Hypernyms: ↑vascular system • Part Holonyms: ↑echinoderm … Useful english dictionary
Vascular surgery — is a specialty of surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. The specialty evolved from general and cardiac surgery … Wikipedia
