Definition of «microvascular»

Microvascular refers to a network or system of tiny blood vessels, specifically those that have a diameter of less than 100 micrometers. These small vessels are responsible for supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues throughout the body, as well as removing waste products such as carbon dioxide. Conditions affecting these microvascular networks can lead to various health issues, including circulatory problems or organ failure.

Phrases with «microvascular»

Sentences with «microvascular»

We capitalized on one of the innate responses of microvascular endothelial cells, i.e., the up - regulation of cell adhesion molecules in response to inflammatory agents, to generate endothelial cell lines from different organs. (cancerres.aacrjournals.org)
This combination of a special diet and liver supplements will help his liver remain healthy and prevent any worsening of hepatic microvascular dysplasia, which is a common consequence to PSS. (animalleague.org)
This means younger people with diabetes are more at risk of microvascular complications since they are more likely to have diabetes for longer over their lifetimes than those diagnosed at an older age, and should be targeted for more intensive interventions to help control their blood sugar. (sciencedaily.com)
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