Definition of «vas»

Vas is a term used to describe an abnormal increase in blood volume within a blood vessel. It can be caused by various factors such as constriction or spasm of the blood vessel, inflammation, or other conditions that affect blood flow. Vas may also refer to a swelling or bulging, particularly when referring to a vein or artery that has become engorged with blood.

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Vas is the Catalan word for "you go." For example, "Vas a la playa?" translates to "Are you going to the beach?"
In physiology, vas refers to ducts or vessels that carry fluids such as blood or lymph. For instance, the vas deferens is a tube that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra in males.
Vas can also be a short form of vasectomy, a surgical procedure for male sterilization. "John decided to get a vas to ensure he wouldn't have any more children."
VAS can stand for Visual Analog Scale, a measurement tool commonly used in pain assessment where a patient rates their pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
In art, VAS may stand for Video Art Studio, which is a platform for creating and showcasing video art installations.
Vas is a surname of Indian and Gujarati origin. For example, "Rajesh Vas is a renowned mathematician."
Vas is also an abbreviation for various organizations, such as the Valuation and Support division of the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Definition of «vas»

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