avascularization /avas·cu·lar·i·za·tion/ (a-vas″ku-ler-ĭ-za´shun) diversion of blood from tissues, as by ligation of vessels or tight bandaging.
avascularization
avascularization [a-vas″ku-ler-ĭ-za´shun]
a·vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion ( -v s ky -lr- -z shn)n. 1. The exclusion of blood from a part or a tissue. 2. A loss of blood vessels, as in the tissue that forms in scarring. |
avascularization
Etymology: Gk, a, without; L, vasculum, vessel
a diversion of blood flow away from tissues.
avascularization [a-vas″ku-ler-ĭ-za´shun]
diversion of blood from tissues, as by ligation or bandaging.
avascularization
diversion of blood from tissues, as by bandaging.
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