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vascular tissue [′vas·kyə·lər ′tish·ü] (botany) The conducting tissue found in higher plants, consisting principally of xylem and phloem. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ACE inhibitors, especially those with activity inside vascular tissues, are poised to become a strong link to attenuating inflammation, slowing atherogenesis, stabilizing lesions, and ultimately preventing vascular morbidity and mortality. 16) This phenomenon explains the significant damage that is sustained by neural and vascular tissues that are not directly in the path of a bullet. These agents typically cause relaxation of vascular tissues by directly inhibiting smooth-muscle contraction (eg, hydralazine, minoxidil, organic nitrates) or by decreasing sympathetic stimulation of the peripheral vasculature (eg, prazosin). |
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