Definition

Relating to the blood vessels that provide blood to the brain.

Example

Cerebrovascular diseases can lead to serious health issues, including strokes.

Conversation

I read an article about cerebrovascular health recently.

Oh really? What did it say?

It talked about how important it is to keep our blood vessels in good shape.

That makes sense! It’s crucial for brain function.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cerebrovascular → It is formed from "cerebro" (from Latin "cerebrum", meaning brain) and "vascular" (from Latin "vasculum", meaning vessel). The word refers to the blood vessels that supply the brain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cerebrum' for brain and 'vascular' for vessels — together, they describe the vessels that supply the brain.

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