microvasculature

American  

[mahy-kroh-vas-kyuh-luh-cher] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvæs kyə lə tʃər /

noun

Anatomy.

1. the system of tiny blood vessels, including capillaries, venules, and arterioles, that perfuse the body's tissues.

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Other Word Forms

• microvascular
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of microvasculature

1955–60; micro- + vascul(ar) + -ature, as in musculature

Example Sentences

The material was designed to localize to injured tissue by binding to leaky microvasculature and was largely degraded within about three days.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Their technique is gathering attention, being capable of visualizing the whole kidney microvasculature without any contrast agents.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

"It was not until I looked at the cardiac biopsy material that I found sickle cell in the microvasculature and could raise the issue."

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2021

Death of pericytes in rigor will produce a long-lasting decrease of cerebral blood flow, and reduce the ability of the microvasculature to increase blood flow in response to neuronal activity.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014

Death of pericytes in rigor will produce a long-lasting decrease of cerebral blood flow, and reduce the ability of the microvasculature to increase blood flow in response to neuronal activity.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014