— vascularization , n.
/vas"kyeuh leuh ruyz'/ , v. , vascularized, vascularizing .
v.i. Biol.
1. (of a tissue or embryo) to develop or extend blood vessels or other fluid-bearing vessels or ducts; become vascular.
v.t. Biol., Surg.
2. to supply (an organ or tissue) with blood vessels.
Also, esp. Brit., vascularise .
[ 1890-95; VASCULAR + -IZE ]