1. lacking blood vessels or having an insufficient blood supply
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The avascular tissue in the cornea of the eye allows light to pass through clearly.
• An avascular necrosis can occur when bone tissue dies due to lack of blood flow.
• Cartilage is avascular, which is why it heals slowly after injury.
• The surgeon explained that the avascular zone of the tooth made treatment difficult.
• Avascular regions of the body are more prone to infection and slower healing.