vasoregression

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noun

regression of blood vessels

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Meanings

nounvasoregression (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineregression of blood vessels

    Of note, the relationship between BMI and DR only exists in the diabetic vasoregression stage (any retinopathy), but not in more severe stages (i.e. increased permeability (DME) or angiogenesis (PDR)).

    2015 July 16, “Risk Factors for Retinopathy and DME in Type 2 Diabetes—Results from the German/Austrian DPV Database”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From vaso- + regression.

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vasoregression. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasoregression

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“vasoregression.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasoregression. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vasoregression,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasoregression.

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