ALL meanings of collateral circulation
col·lat·er·al cir·cu·la·tion
C c - 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