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What is the definition or description of: vascular?

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Blood Vessels: The term vascular refers to blood vessels.

Answered 12/9/2012

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Blood vessels: "vasculum" is latin for vessel.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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