Characterized by or associated with a lack of blood vessels.
〔医〕无血管的
avascular necrosis
the cornea is avascular
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.
Definition of avascular in US English:
avascular
adjectiveāˈvas-
Medicine
Characterized by or associated with a lack of blood vessels.
〔医〕无血管的
avascular necrosis
the cornea is avascular
Example sentencesExamples
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.
The areas with aggregates of cavernous-type blood vessels alternated with avascular zones.
Defects of the hip's cartilage can be caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, and trauma.
She had undergone a right hip replacement because of avascular necrosis of the femoral head associated with use of corticosteroids.
Chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, can sustain bacterial balance and resist infection if well cared for and kept free of necrotic avascular tissue.