vascularize

vascularize
/vas"kyeuh leuh ruyz'/, v., vascularized, vascularizing.
v.i. Biol.
1. (of a tissue or embryo) to develop or extend blood vessels or other fluid-bearing vessels or ducts; become vascular.
v.t. Biol., Surg.
2. to supply (an organ or tissue) with blood vessels.
Also, esp. Brit., vascularise.
[1890-95; VASCULAR + -IZE]

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