vascular

(adjective)

Of, pertaining to, or containing vessels that conduct or circulate fluids (such as blood, lymph, or sap) through the body of an animal or plant.

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Examples of vascular in the following topics:

  • Pressure in the Body

    • The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average pressure over a cardiac cycle and is determined by , where CO is the cardiac outputs, SVR is the systemic vascular resistance, and CVP is the central venous pressure (CVP).
    • The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average pressure over a cardiac cycle and is determined this equation, where CO is the cardiac outputs, SVR is the systemic vascular resistance, and CVP is the central venous pressure (CVP).
  • Biological and Medical Applications

    • The micro-circulation (arterioles, capillaries and venules) constitutes most of the area of the vascular system and is the site of the transfer of O2 into the cells.
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