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avascular
(redirected from avascular necrosis of the femoral head)

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a·vas·cu·lar  (-vsky-lr)
adj.
Not associated with or supplied by blood vessels.
a·vascu·lari·ty (-lr-t) n.
avascular [əˈvæskjʊlə]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (of certain tissues, such as cartilage) lacking blood vessels
avascular  (-vsky-lr)
Not associated with or supplied by blood vessels.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.avascular - without blood vessels
vascular - of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids; "vascular constriction"; "a vascular bundle"
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