avascular

/eɪˈvæskjələr/
adjective
  1. Lacking blood vessels or having a poor blood supply.
    • Doctors monitored the avascular area of the skin graft to ensure it received enough nutrients.
    • Cartilage is an avascular tissue that heals slowly after injury.
    • The avascular region of the tumor made it difficult to treat with chemotherapy.
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