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avascular

adjective
avas·​cu·​lar | \ (ˌ)ā-ˈvas-kyə-lər How to pronounce avascular (audio) \

Definition of avascular

: having few or no blood vessels avascular tissue
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Other Words from avascular

avascularity \ ˌā-​ˌvas-​kyə-​ˈlar-​ə-​tē How to pronounce avascularity (audio) \ noun

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 This can lead to degenerative joint disease (traumatic arthritis), recurrent instability or avascular necrosis (where the blood supply to the femoral head is disrupted). — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Dennis Pitta should walk away now," 5 June 2017

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First Known Use of avascular

1879, in the meaning defined above

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avascular

adjective
avas·​cu·​lar | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈvas-kyə-lər How to pronounce avascular (audio) \

Medical Definition of avascular

: having few or no blood vessels the lens is a very avascular structure avascular necrosis

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