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avascular

/eɪˈvæs.kjə.lər/

Traducción: Término técnico que describe un tejido o estructura que carece de vasos sanguíneos.

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adjective

C2formalcommonmedical/eɪˈvæs.kjə.lər/

A technical term describing a tissue or structure that lacks blood vessels.

  • 🇪🇸Término técnico que describe un tejido o estructura que carece de vasos sanguíneos.
  1. Lacking blood vessels C1 formal medical

    Describes a tissue or structure that does not contain blood vessels, such as cartilage or the cornea.

    • Cartilage is an avascular tissue, which is why it heals slowly.
    • The cornea of the eye is avascular and receives nutrients from tears.
    • Avascular necrosis occurs when bone tissue dies due to lack of blood supply.

    🇪🇸Avascular (sin vasos sanguíneos)

    Antónimos: vascular

  • more avascular comparative form
  • most avascular superlative form