1. relating to or involving blood or blood vessels
Usage: technical/medical; also spelled 'haemal' in British English
2. of or relating to the ventral side of a vertebra or the blood vessels in that region
Usage: anatomy; technical

Examples

• The hemal system includes the heart, arteries, and veins.
• Hemal arches protect blood vessels running along the spine.
• Fish have hemal spines that support their circulatory system.
• The doctor examined the patient's hemal function.
• Hemal tissue requires adequate oxygen supply to remain healthy.