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devascularization

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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.
de·vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion (d-vsky-lr--zshn)
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 [de-vas″ku-ler-ĭ-za´shun]
interruption of circulation of blood to a part due to obstruction or destruction of blood vessels supplying it. See also ischemia.

devascularization
interruption of circulation of blood to a part due to obstruction or destruction of blood vessels supplying it.


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