collateral circulation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˈlætəɹəl ˈsɝkjʊˌleɪʃən/
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The circulation of blood through a network of vessels that is developed through enlargement of secondary vessels and use of existing anastomoses between adjacent vessels when a major vein or artery is functionally impaired, as by obstruction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| collateral circulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Relateds
pulmonary circulation · lymphatic system · nervous system · collateral vessel · collateral artery · coronary circulation · arterial circulation · collateral damage · circulatory system · systemic circulation · venous circulation · collateral vein · cardiovascular system · collateral ligament
Translations (4)
id peredaran kolateral (circulation of blood through enlarged secondary vessels) · pl krążenie oboczne (circulation of blood through enlarged secondary vessels) · de Kollateralkreislauf (circulation of blood through enlarged secondary vessels) · id sirkulasi kolateral (circulation of blood through enlarged secondary vessels)