CEFR C1

highly vascularizable

adjective

Meaning

Able to develop new blood vessels, especially in response to a stimulus or injury, which is crucial for tissue repair and growth.

Examples

  • The surgeon noted that the tumor was surprisingly highly vascularizable, which could affect treatment options.
  • Certain types of tissue engineering scaffolds are designed to be highly vascularizable to promote integration with the host.

Synonyms: angiogenic, vasculated, well-supplied with blood