avascular
/ (əˈvæskjʊlə) /
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adjective
(of certain tissues, such as cartilage) lacking blood vessels
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Medical definitions for avascular
avascular
[ ā-văs′kyə-lər ]
adj.
Not associated with or supplied by blood vessels.
Other words from avascular
a•vas′cu•lar′i•ty (-lăr′ĭ-tē) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for avascular
avascular
[ ā-văs′kyə-lər ]
Not associated with or supplied by blood vessels.
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