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neurovascular

American

[noor-oh-vas-kyuh-ler, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˈvæs kyə lər, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

Anatomy.

of, relating to, or involving the nerves and blood vessels.

neurovascular British

/ ˌnʊərəʊˈvæskjʊlə /

adjective

of, relating to, or affecting both the nerves and the blood vessels

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Etymology

Origin of neurovascular

First recorded in 1885–90; neuro- + vascular

Example Sentences

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Penumbra’s portfolio focuses largely on devices used in mechanical thrombectomies, a minimally invasive procedure to remove blood clots, and for neurovascular conditions.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Gaining clarity on these mechanisms will be critical for developing therapies based on restoring PIP2 or directly targeting Piezo1 to improve neurovascular health in dementia and related vascular disorders.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

Scientists at USW's neurovascular research laboratory analysed the brain health of 20 retired players aged between 60 and 80 who had suffered concussions.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2023

Scientists now believe these headaches arise in part when cerebral structures linked to head pain signaling become hyperactive — a sort of neurovascular communication gone awry.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

In 2011 it acquired a Boston Scientific business that makes coils, guidewires and stents to treat neurovascular disease.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2012

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