English

Noun

vascular tissue ‎(plural vascular tissues)

1. (zoology, anatomy) The arteries, veins, capillaries, and associated tissues in an animal.
2. (botany, phytotomy) The xylem, phloem, and associated tissues in a vascular plant.

Synonyms

• (arteries, veins, and capillaries): circulatory tissue

Related terms

• vascular bundle