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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The current research applies mainly to Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, the latter of which is caused by strokes, noted Hornberger.
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Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
However, having more white matter lesions can indicate poorer brain health and is associated with cognitive decline, memory issues and some forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Doctors recommend wearing helmets to avoid head injuries, staying socially and cognitively engaged, eating a healthy diet, getting high-quality sleep and taking steps to control vascular conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
There is a lot of vascular and nerve structure in our toes, Torres-Hodges says, which is potentially fragile–not to mention the small bones.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
However, having more white matter lesions can indicate poorer brain health and is associated with cognitive decline, memory issues and some forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Doctors recommend wearing helmets to avoid head injuries, staying socially and cognitively engaged, eating a healthy diet, getting high-quality sleep and taking steps to control vascular conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
There is a lot of vascular and nerve structure in our toes, Torres-Hodges says, which is potentially fragile–not to mention the small bones.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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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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