microvasculature

[mahy-kroh-vas-kyuh-luh-cher]

noun Anatomy.

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

Origin of microvasculature

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

Related formsmi·cro·vas·cu·lar, adjective

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