vascularize

[ vas-kyuh-luh-rahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, Biology.

, vas·cu·lar·ized, vas·cu·lar·iz·ing.

1. (of a tissue or embryo) to develop or extend blood vessels or other fluid-bearing vessels or ducts; become vascular.

verb (used with object)

, Biology, Surgery.

, vas·cu·lar·ized, vas·cu·lar·iz·ing.

1. to supply (an organ or tissue) with blood vessels.

Other Words From

• vascu·lar·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vascularize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; vascular + -ize