adjective
- relating to or containing blood vessels or other tubes that carry fluids in living organisms
- relating to the system of tubes that transport water and nutrients in plants
Usage: biology; medicine
Usage: botany
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s vascular system for signs of blockage.
- Vascular disease can lead to serious heart problems.
- The surgeon specializes in vascular procedures.
- Ferns are vascular plants that have specialized tissues for transporting water.
- The vascular bundle carries nutrients throughout the plant stem.
- Regular exercise helps maintain healthy vascular function.