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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Modern Latin
Origin: vascularis, from Latin vasculum 'small container', from vas; VASE

vascular

 adjective
     
Related topics: Human
vas‧cu‧lar medical
HBAHBP relating to the tubes through which liquids flow in the bodies of animals or in plants:
vascular disease
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