collateral circulations

A form of collateral circulation — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of collateral circulation
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