Definition of vascularize in English:
vascularize
(British vascularise)
verb ˈvaskjʊlərʌɪzˈvæskjələˌraɪz
[with object]Anatomy Biology Provide (a tissue or structure) with vessels, especially blood vessels; make vascular.
〔生，解〕使维管化；使血管化
the stem cells can start growing vessels to help vascularize the graft
Example sentencesExamples
- Angiographically, it is a poorly vascularized lesion, deriving its blood supply from the hepatic arterial system.
- More recently, vascularized bone graft from the distal radius has been shown to result in accelerated healing.
- The skin of birds is composed of an epidermis and a well vascularized dermal layer.
- This structure is actually a highly vascularized extension of the cloaca which allows internal fertilization.
- This tissue is richly vascularized and is responsible for a significant portion of the blood supply to the tendon.
Derivatives
nounvaskjʊlərʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
Biology Anatomy Furthermore, decreased vascularization is also seen in hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Example sentencesExamples
- More work is necessary to delineate whether this could be one of the driving forces for increased vascularization.
- Their prominent vascularization poses a risk of hemorrhage.
- This may be due to excess vascularization in the tumor tissues caused by PDT exposure.
- Poor vascularization of the target area is one of the reasons that high-dose antibiotic therapy is needed to treat malignant otitis externa.
Definition of vascularize in US English:
vascularize
(British vascularise)
verbˈvaskyələˌrīzˈvæskjələˌraɪz
[with object]Anatomy Biology Provide (a tissue or structure) with vessels, especially blood vessels; make vascular.
〔生，解〕使维管化；使血管化
the stem cells can start growing vessels to help vascularize the graft
Example sentencesExamples
- This structure is actually a highly vascularized extension of the cloaca which allows internal fertilization.
- Angiographically, it is a poorly vascularized lesion, deriving its blood supply from the hepatic arterial system.
- More recently, vascularized bone graft from the distal radius has been shown to result in accelerated healing.
- The skin of birds is composed of an epidermis and a well vascularized dermal layer.
- This tissue is richly vascularized and is responsible for a significant portion of the blood supply to the tendon.