avascular
|a-vas-cu-lar|
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/eɪˈvæskjələr/
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/eɪˈvæskjʊlə/
without blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'avascular' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'vascularis' meaning 'pertaining to vessels'.
Historical Evolution
'vascularis' transformed into the modern English word 'vascular', and with the prefix 'a-', it became 'avascular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without vessels', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking blood vessels.
The cartilage is avascular, which means it does not have its own blood supply.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42