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microvascular

American  
[mahy-kroh-vas-kyuh-ler] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvæs kjə lər /

adjective

  1. relating to or involving the body's microvasculature.


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They also studied human brain microvascular endothelial cells, which form part of the barrier between the brain and the bloodstream.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 26, 2026

Future studies will test whether microvascular volumetric pulsatility predicts cognitive outcomes and whether it can serve as a biomarker for early intervention in Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025

Chronic inflammation, triggered by stress, poor diet, infections, or other causes, is a risk factor for both coronary artery and coronary microvascular disease.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2024

The research team has enhanced microvascular sensitivity by employing ultrafast ultrasound acquisition capturing 1,000 frames per second, a speed over 100 times faster than conventional ultrasound imaging.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2024

Multiple out-of-pocket tests and surgeries, including a procedure for microvascular decompression, only gave Ayers one eight-month period of respite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2023

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