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Vascular Territory

Definition: Vascular territory refers to a specific region of the body that is supplied with blood by a particular artery or set of arteries.

Sample sentences:

1. The middle cerebral artery supplies the vascular territory responsible for controlling motor function in the brain.
2. A blockage in the coronary artery can lead to a lack of blood supply in the vascular territory of the heart, resulting in a heart attack.
3. The vascular territory of the kidneys receives blood from the renal arteries, which play a vital role in filtering waste products.
4. The occlusion of an artery can cause ischemia in its respective vascular territory, leading to tissue damage.
5. In stroke patients, the assessment of vascular territories helps determine which areas of the brain have been affected.

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