vascularization (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌvæskjələraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The formation or development of blood vessels in a body part or tissue.
Examples
Tumors often promote their own vascularization to secure the oxygen and nutrients needed for rapid growth.
The study examined how exercise influences the vascularization of skeletal muscle in older adults.
Poor vascularization in the damaged area significantly slowed the patient's recovery time.
How to Use vascularization
- vascularization of [tissue] (collocation)
- The process occurring within a specific body part. — "The vascularization of the graft was observed over several weeks."
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