Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vascula
Noun
/ˈvæs.kjʊ.lə/
Definition
A biological term relating to the small vessels or tubes in the body that carry fluids like blood or lymph.
Examples
- The vascula in the plant’s leaves help distribute nutrients.
- During the operation, the surgeon needed to be careful not to damage any vascula.
- The vascula in the human body play a vital role in circulation.
Meaning
The term vascula can refer to any small channel in the body that is part of a larger vascular system, crucial for the transport of essential fluids.
Synonyms
- Vessel
- Tube
- Canal