noun
- the arrangement of blood vessels in an organ or organism
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The surgeon carefully examined the vasculature of the patient’s heart.
- Diabetes can damage the vasculature in the eyes and kidneys.
- The researcher studied the vasculature of plant leaves under a microscope.
- Age-related changes in cerebral vasculature can affect cognitive function.
- The tumor’s vasculature was clearly visible on the medical imaging scan.
- Exercise helps maintain healthy vasculature throughout the body.