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Definition of Vasa vasorum
1. Noun. Any small blood vessel ramifying on the outside of a major artery or vein.
Generic synonyms: Blood Vessel
Definition of Vasa vasorum
1. Noun. (anatomy) The capillaries that supply blood to vessels larger than 1 mm. They supply blood to the adventitia and middle tunicae. ¹
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Medical Definition of Vasa vasorum
1. Nutrient blood vessels which supply the walls of large arteries or veins. (12 Dec 1998)