vascularize

verb

1. To supply with vessels (that conduct fluid).

   “[This] vascularizes the right aspect of the superior septum. S2 vascularizes most of the septum, the medial papillary muscle group of the tricuspid valve (TM), and proceeds toward the base of the anterior papillary muscle[…]”

   “Short meningeal braches vascularize the cerebral cortex, whereas long meningeal branches vascularize the white matter. […] Cerebellar arteries supply blood to the cerebellum; the medial and paramedial perforant arteries of the vertebrobasilar system vascularize medial and paramedial territories of the brainstem.”

   “Further research work still needs to be done to vascularize and innervate the graft to optimize long-term functional outcomes. Long-gap EA is a major challenge in pediatric surgery. The goal of retaining the native esophagus remains paramount for optimizing long-term outcomes and, in[…]”

2. To acquire vessels (that conduct fluid).

   “Allografts vascularize and are eventually rejected at which time they must be replaced. Xenografts (porcine) - not as good as homografts; last 2 weeks; these do not vascularize. Dermal substitutes - not as good as homografts or xenografts[…]”

   “Despite concerted efforts, the skin substitutes available today all fail to vascularize and also there are no epidermal/dermal skin substitutes available that can close wounds permanently.”