collateral circulation

col·lat·er·al cir·cu·la·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-lat-er-uh l sur-kyuh-ley-shuh n]
- /kəˈlæt ər əl ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən/
- /kəˈlæt.ər.əl ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lat-er-uh l sur-kyuh-ley-shuh n]
- /kəˈlæt ər əl ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of collateral circulation words

noun collateral circulation circulation of blood through a network of minor vessels that become enlarged and joined with adjacent vessels when a major vein or artery is impaired, as by obstruction. 1
noun collateral circulation (anatomy) 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. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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