vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈva-skyə-lər 
: of, relating to, or affecting a channel for the conveyance of a body fluid (such as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or a system of such channels
vascular cells
vascular diseases
a vascular surgeon
also
: supplied with or made up of such channels and especially blood vessels
a vascular tumor
a vascular system
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At the same time, dementia is a complex condition with many contributing factors, including genetics, presence of vascular disease, hearing loss and lifestyle habits like smoking and heavy alcohol use.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Potentially, Auvelity could be expanded to treat agitation in other forms of dementia, such as Lewy body dementia or vascular dementia, as well.
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Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fungal Wilts Wilt diseases can also be caused by fungal pathogens that invade the vascular system and disrupt water flow through the plant.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Potentially, Auvelity could be expanded to treat agitation in other forms of dementia, such as Lewy body dementia or vascular dementia, as well.
—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fungal Wilts Wilt diseases can also be caused by fungal pathogens that invade the vascular system and disrupt water flow through the plant.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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“Vascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vascular. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈvas-kyə-lər
: of or relating to a tube or channel for carrying a body fluid (as blood of an animal or sap of a plant) or to a system of such channels or tubes
also
: supplied with or made up of such channels or tubes
a vascular system
vascular tissue
Medical Definition
vascular
adjective
vas·cu·lar
ˈvas-kyə-lər
1
: of, relating to, constituting, or affecting a tube or a system of tubes for the conveyance of a body fluid (as blood or lymph)
vascular disease
vascular surgical techniques
2
: supplied with or containing ducts and especially blood vessels
a vascular tumor
the vascular layer of the skin
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