Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fibrovascular

Adjective

/ˌfaɪ.brəʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

Definition

Fibrovascular refers to tissues that are composed of fibrous connective tissue and vascular elements (blood vessels).

Examples

The fibrovascular bundles in plants provide support and transport essential nutrients.
In medicine, fibrovascular tissue can be involved in wound healing.
During development, fibrovascular tissues play a crucial role in the formation of organs.

Meaning

Pertaining to the combination of fibrous tissue and vascular (blood vessel) components, often found in various organs and structures in plants and animals.