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Meaning of collateral circulation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
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

Čeština kolaterální oběh
Deutsch Kollateralkreislauf

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

collateral damage collateral energy collateral estoppel collateral form collateral material collateral review

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