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vascular
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vascular
Biology anatomy of, relating to, or having vessels that conduct and circulate liquids

vascular [′vas·kyə·lər]
(anatomy)
Pertaining to blood vessels or other channels for the conveyance of a body fluid.


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With chronic distension, the valves in the vascular system can fail, resulting in chronic venous insufficiency where the inefficient removal of fluid from the limbs causes legs to become permanently swollen and uncomfortable.
In those instances, it is likely the crown root and vascular system have been damaged by dry, cold conditions, Shroyer says.
Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and his colleagues devised a way to selectively destroy the vascular system in fat.
 
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