Definition of avascular in English:
avascular
adjective eɪˈvaskjʊləəˈvaskjʊləāˈvas-
Medicine Characterized by or associated with a lack of blood vessels.
Example sentencesExamples
- Defects of the hip's cartilage can be caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, and trauma.
- The areas with aggregates of cavernous-type blood vessels alternated with avascular zones.
- Chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, can sustain bacterial balance and resist infection if well cared for and kept free of necrotic avascular tissue.
- We believe that these results represent a promising beginning for the potential of a cell-based therapy to repair a tear in the avascular inner third of the meniscus.
- She had undergone a right hip replacement because of avascular necrosis of the femoral head associated with use of corticosteroids.