Category: V

  • Vasoepididymostomy

    The formation of a passage between the vas deferens and the epididymis.  

  • Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide

    A peptide present in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. One of its principal actions is to inhibit gastric acid secretion. Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide is also present in nerve fibers of the female genital tract.  

  • Vasitis

    Inflammation of the ductus deferens of the testicle. Inflammation of the vas deferens, the duct that conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.  

  • Vasectomy reversal

    Surgical procedure for the rejoining of the previously severed vas deferens. Although this procedure may be successful, the chance of success varies in published reports.  

  • Vasculature

    The arrangement of blood vessels in the body or any part of it, including their relationship and functions.  

  • Vascular technologist

    A person skilled in obtaining and/or interpreting ultrasonic or radiographic images of blood vessels.  

  • Vascular stiffening

    The loss of arterial elasticity that occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and aging.  

  • Vascular parkinsonism

    Parkinson’s disease is produced by small strokes that affect the basal ganglia, not by neuronal loss in these regions of the brain. Compared with patients who have classical Parkinson’s disease, people with vascular parkinsonism tend to be older and are more likely to have lower body rigidity, difficulty walking, and disturbances of balance. Upper body…

  • Vascularize

    To become vascular by development of new blood vessels. To provide with a network of blood vessels.  

  • Vascular endothelium

    The simple squamous epithelial tissue lining the blood vessels. It is a semipermeable barrier between the blood and the vascular smooth muscle, produces vasodilator chemicals, and may inhibit vasoconstrictor substances. Damage to the endothelium leads to increased production of prostaglandins and stimulates blood clotting.