vascularity

noun — 2 senses

vascularity

noun

UK /vaskjʊˈlaɹɪti/

Etymology From vascular + -ity.

1

Vascular condition; vasculature.

  • The massive vascularity of the big blood vessels was invoked by her strong fingers in their apt progress.1982, Lawrence Durrell, Constance (Avignon Quintet), Penguin, published 2004, page 668:
2

Bodybuilding, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The degree to which the veins in a body part are visible.

  • Reduced bodyfat brought out the vascularity in his arms.

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