cerebrovascular
|ce-re-bro-vas-cu-lar|
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/səˌriːbroʊˈvæskjələr/
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/səˌriːbrəʊˈvæskjʊlər/
brain blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cerebrovascular' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'cerebrum' meaning 'brain' and 'vasculum' meaning 'small vessel'.
Historical Evolution
'cerebrum' and 'vasculum' combined in modern medical terminology to form 'cerebrovascular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any condition affecting the brain's blood vessels, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/21 17:51