vascularize

Definitions

1. To supply with vessels (that conduct fluid).
2. To acquire vessels (that conduct fluid).

Equivalents

Examples

“[This] vascularizes the right aspect of the superior septum. S2 vascularizes most of the septum, the medial papillary muscle group of the tricuspid valve (TM), and proceeds toward the base⟳ of the anterior papillary muscle[…]”

“Short meningeal braches vascularize the cerebral cortex, whereas long meningeal branches vascularize the white matter⟳. […] Cerebellar arteries supply⟳ blood to the cerebellum; the medial and paramedial perforant arteries of the vertebrobasilar system vascularize medial and paramedial territories of the brainstem.”

“Further research⟳ work⟳ still needs to be done to vascularize and innervate the graft to optimize long-term functional outcomes. Long-gap EA is a major challenge⟳ in pediatric surgery. The goal of retaining the native esophagus remains paramount for optimizing long-term outcomes and, in[…]”

“Allografts vascularize and are eventually rejected at which time they must be replaced. Xenografts (porcine) - not as good as homografts; last⟳ 2 weeks; these do not vascularize. Dermal substitutes - not as good as homografts or xenografts[…]”

“Despite concerted efforts, the skin substitutes available today all fail⟳ to vascularize and also there are no epidermal/dermal skin substitutes available that can close⟳ wounds permanently.”

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