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vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion
(văs′kyə-lər-ĭ-zā′shən)n.
1. The process of vascularizing; the formation of vessels, especially blood vessels.
2. Medicine An abnormal or pathological formation of blood vessels.
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vascularization
(ˌvæskjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən) orvascularisation
n
(Physiology) the development of blood vessels in an organ or part
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Noun 1. vascularization - the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
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vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion
n. vascularización, formación de vasos sanguíneos nuevos.
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