a
reference to the
peripheral blood vessels of the
body.
Peripheral as used here means located at or near the surface of the
body; away from the
central part. Vascular means pertaining to vessels that convey bodily
fluid such as blood around the
body, and system refers to a related
body of organs that cooperate in performing
vital fundamental functions.
that part of the
vascular system (vessels and organs that carry and circulate the blood and lymph) that branches to the surface or outer parts of the
body.