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Etymology of the English word vascular

the English word vascular
derived from the Late Latin word vasculum (small vessel; small vessel, container, vase)
derived from the Late Latin word vas (vessel; one who guarantees court appearance of defendant; surety; bail; vessel, dish; vase)
derived from the New Latin word vascularis

Date

The earliest known usage of vascular in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, extravascular, fibrovascular, gastrovascular, intravascular, neurovascular, vascularize, revascularize

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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