Meaning of collateral circulation | Babel Free
/kəˈlætəɹəl ˈsɝkjʊˌleɪʃən/Definitions
The circulation of blood through a network of vessels that is developed through enlargement of secondary vessels and use of existing anastomoses between adjacent vessels when a major vein or artery is functionally impaired, as by obstruction.
countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Deutsch
Kollateralkreislauf
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.