vascularize

/ˌvæskjələˈraɪz/
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Other forms: vascularized

Definitions of vascularize
  1. verb
    become vascular and have vessels that circulate fluids
    “The egg yolk vascularized”
    synonyms: vascularise
    vascularise
    make vascular
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    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    make vascular
    “the yolk sac is gradually vascularized”
    synonyms: vascularise
    vascularise
    become vascular and have vessels that circulate fluids
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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