"Vasculitide" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A type of disease characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, which can lead to damage and disruption of the blood flow to various organs and tissues in the body. It can be caused by infections, autoimmune disorders, or genetic conditions, and symptoms can include fever, fatigue, skin lesions, and joint pain.
To make something related to blood vessels, or to provide it with a system of blood vessels.
Vascularized refers to the presence of blood vessels or the process of creating or forming blood vessels, typically in a tissue or organ that was previously avascular (without blood vessels). In medical contexts, vascularized often describes:<br><br>1. Tissue engineering: Vascularized refers to the integration of blood vessels into a tissue-engineered construct, allowing for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells within the engineered tissue.<br>2. Organ transplantation: Vascularized refers to the transplantation of an organ that includes its own blood vessels, rather than a free graft. This type of transplantation can increase the chances of successful engraftment and function of the transplanted organ.<br>3. Cancer: Vascularized tumors are tumors that have developed their own blood supply, allowing them to receive the nutrients and oxygen needed to grow and metastasize.<br><br>In a broader sense, the term vascularized can also refer to any process or condition that involves the formation or establishment of blood vessels, such as angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones, or vascular remodeling, which is the reorganization of existing blood vessels in response to changes in tissue structure or function.
Relating to the blood vessels; concerned with blood vessels or the circulation of the blood.
The term "vasculature" refers to the network of blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, that transport blood throughout the body. It is the total vascular system and the blood vessels that integrate to form a network that supplies all cells, tissues, and organs with oxygen and nutrients, while also removing waste products.
Vasculitis refers to a group of conditions that are characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body. This inflammation can damage the blood vessels and restrict blood flow, which may lead to a range of complications and symptoms.<br><br>The word "vasculitis" comes from the Latin words "vas," meaning vessel, and "itis," meaning inflammation.
Vasculogenesis is the process by which blood islands form in the yolk sac, and from which the first blood vessels in the embryo develop. It is an essential step in the development of the circulatory system. <br><br>Distinct from angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels, vasculogenesis begins with the formation of angioblasts (precursor cells of blood vessels) and the aggregation of these cells into a vascular network.
Relating to the cause of vasculature diseases, particularly affecting the blood vessels, especially the large ones such as aorta or arteries.