vascular
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈvæskjəɫɝ// UK //vˈæskjʊlɐ// vas·cu·lar
adj. relating to the tubes in your body that carry blood, or the tubes in plants that carry water and food.
adj. relating to, composed of, or provided with vessels or ducts that convey fluids, such as blood in animals or sap in plants.
The doctor checked his vascular health.
Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy vascular system by improving blood flow through the arteries and veins.
In botany, vascular plants are distinguished by their specialized tissues, the xylem and phloem, which facilitate the transport of water and nutrients throughout the organism.
From New Latin vasculāris, from Latin vasculum, diminutive of vas (“vessel”).
Usage
Typically used in medical or biological contexts; often precedes nouns like 'system', 'disease', or 'tissue'.