Avascular
adjective
Having no blood supply; lacking blood vessels.
The avascular area of the tissue showed signs of degeneration.
Often appears as...
- avascular tissue
- avascular zones
Usage tips
Formal
avascular necrosis, avascular tissues, avascular disease
adjective
Having no blood supply; lacking blood vessels.
The avascular area of the tissue showed signs of degeneration.
Often appears as...
- avascular tissue
- avascular zones
Usage tips
Formal
avascular necrosis, avascular tissues, avascular disease
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical
This term is primarily used in medical literature and discussions.
In avascular tissues, healing can be slow due to a lack of blood flow.
Pro Tip 2/3Biological context
This term often appears in biological discussions regarding tissue types.
An avascular structure will react differently than a vascular one.
Pro Tip 3/3Clinical implications
Understanding avascular regions is critical in surgery for planning approaches.
Surgeons must be cautious around avascular areas to prevent complications.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical
This term is primarily used in medical literature and discussions.
In avascular tissues, healing can be slow due to a lack of blood flow.
Pro Tip 2/3Biological context
This term often appears in biological discussions regarding tissue types.
An avascular structure will react differently than a vascular one.
Pro Tip 3/3Clinical implications
Understanding avascular regions is critical in surgery for planning approaches.
Surgeons must be cautious around avascular areas to prevent complications.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical
This term is primarily used in medical literature and discussions.
In avascular tissues, healing can be slow due to a lack of blood flow.
Pro Tip 2/3Biological context
This term often appears in biological discussions regarding tissue types.
An avascular structure will react differently than a vascular one.
Pro Tip 3/3Clinical implications
Understanding avascular regions is critical in surgery for planning approaches.
Surgeons must be cautious around avascular areas to prevent complications.
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