vascular

adjective vas·cu·lar \ˈvas-kyə-lər\

medical : of or relating to the veins, arteries, etc., that carry fluids (such as blood) through the body

Full Definition of VASCULAR

: of or relating to a channel for the conveyance of a body fluid (as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or to a system of such channels; also : supplied with or made up of such channels and especially blood vessels <a vascular tumor> <a vascular system>

: marked by vigor and ardor : passionate

— vas·cu·lar·i·ty \ˌvas-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun

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Origin of VASCULAR

New Latin vascularis, from Latin vasculum small vessel, diminutive of vas

First Known Use: circa 1673

VASCULAR Defined for Kids

vascular

adjective vas·cu·lar \ˈva-skyə-lər\

Definition of VASCULAR for Kids

: of, relating to, containing, or being bodily vessels that carry fluid (as blood in an animal or sap in a plant) <a tree's vascular system>

Medical Dictionary

vascular

adjective vas·cu·lar \ˈvas-kyə-lər\

Medical Definition of VASCULAR

: 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>

: supplied with or containing ducts and especially blood vessels <a vascular tumor> <the vascular layer of the skin>