English

Noun

collateral circulation ‎(plural collateral circulations)

1. (anatomy) The circulation of blood through a network of vessels that is developed through enlargement of secondary vessels and use of existing anastomoses between adjacent vessels when a major vein or artery is functionally impaired, as by obstruction.

Hyponym

• caput medusae

Related terms

• collateral artery
• collateral vein
• collateral vessel
• collateral ligament
• collateral damage
• arterial circulation
• venous circulation
• coronary circulation
• pulmonary circulation
• systemic circulation

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See also

• circulatory system
• cardiovascular system
• lymphatic system
• nervous system