vascular

(adjective)

Of, pertaining to, or containing vessels that conduct or circulate fluids (such as blood, lymph, or sap) through the body of an animal or plant.

Related Terms

Examples of vascular in the following topics:

  • Pressure in the Body

    • The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average pressure over a cardiac cycle and is determined by , where CO is the cardiac outputs, SVR is the systemic vascular resistance, and CVP is the central venous pressure (CVP).
    • The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average pressure over a cardiac cycle and is determined this equation, where CO is the cardiac outputs, SVR is the systemic vascular resistance, and CVP is the central venous pressure (CVP).

  • Biological and Medical Applications

    • The micro-circulation (arterioles, capillaries and venules) constitutes most of the area of the vascular system and is the site of the transfer of O2 into the cells.