devascularization /de·vas·cu·lar·iza·tion/ (de-vas″ku-ler-ĭ-za´shun) interruption of circulation of blood to a part due to obstruction of blood vessels supplying it.
devascularization
de·vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion (d -v s ky -lr- -z  shn)n. The interruption of the blood supply to a part of the body by the blocking or destroying of blood vessels. |
devascularization
[dēvas′kyəler′īzā′shən]
Etymology: L, de, from, vasculum, small vessel
the drawing away of blood from a body part or the stoppage of blood flow to it or the traumatic disruption of vascular supply to an organ.
devascularization
interruption of circulation of blood to a part due to obstruction or destruction of blood vessels supplying it.
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