French word

vascularisation

Pronunciation

IPA/vaskylaʁizasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounvascularization

Example

La vascularisation de la plaie est importante pour la guérison.

Vascularization is important for the wound to heal.

Illustration for vascularisation (vascularization)

More examples

Chez les fumeurs, la vascularisation peut être altérée.

In smokers, vascularization may be impaired.

Core concept

A tissue gaining a branching internal supply line made of blood vessels.

Definition in French

Processus biologique par lequel des vaisseaux sanguins se forment ou envahissent un tissu.

Word origin

Vascularisation names the process formed by vasculariser plus -isation; vasculariser is connected historically with Latin vasculum, referring to a small vessel.

Usage tips

  • Vascularisation belongs mainly to medical and biological usage, while circulation sanguine names blood circulation rather than vessel formation.

Related words

  • vasculairevascularadjective
  • vasculariservascularizeverb

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