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vascular ray

 

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Noun vascular ray has 1 sense
  1. vascular ray, medullary ray - a sheet of vascular tissue separating the vascular bundles
    --1 is a kind of vascular tissue

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Vascular Ray

Noun - Botany: A bundle of specialized parenchyma cells that radiate from the primary or secondary xylem or phloem of a plant, extending radially through the wood or bark.

Example Sentence: The vascular ray in a tree trunk helps transport substances laterally across the xylem and phloem.

Noun - Anatomy: A blood vessel that branches off from a larger vessel, forming a network for the circulation of blood in tissues and organs.

Example Sentence: The vascular rays in the kidney ensure efficient blood supply to the nephrons for filtration.

Adjective: Relating to or involving the blood vessels or vascular system.

Example Sentence: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good vascular health.

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