Vascularity

Vascularity

Vascularity, in bodybuilding, is the condition of having prominent, visible veins.

Vascularity is enhanced by extremely low body fat, low retained water, high blood pressure and muscle engorgement. Some bodybuilders use topical vasodilators to increase blood flow to the surface skin as well. Vascularity is a highly sought after aesthetic for many male bodybuilders, but less so for female bodybuilders where the target aesthetic is relatively more towards aesthetic symmetry than extreme development.


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  • Vascularity — Vas cu*lar i*ty, n.; pl. {Vascularities}. (Biol.) The quality or state of being vascular. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • vascularity — noun a) vasculature The vascularity in his forearm was visible because of his thin skin. b) The degree to which the veins in a body part are visible. Reduced bodyfat brought out the vascularity in his arms …   Wiktionary

  • vascularity — The condition of being vascular. * * * vas·cu·lar·i·ty .vas kyə lar ət ē n, pl ties the quality or state of being vascular <tumor vascularity> * * * vas·cu·lar·i·ty (vas″ku larґĭ te) the condition of being vascular …   Medical dictionary

  • vascularity — vascular ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to or denoting the system of vessels for carrying blood or (in plants) sap, water, and nutrients. DERIVATIVES vascularity noun vascularize (also vascularise) verb. ORIGIN Latin vascularis, from vasculum small… …   English terms dictionary

  • vascularity — noun the property being vascular a prominent vascularity • Derivationally related forms: ↑vascular • Hypernyms: ↑property …   Useful english dictionary

  • vascularity — noun see vascular …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • vascularity — See vascular. * * * …   Universalium

  • vascularity — n. state of being vascular like …   English contemporary dictionary

  • vascularity — vas·cu·lar·i·ty …   English syllables

  • Vascularities — Vascularity Vas cu*lar i*ty, n.; pl. {Vascularities}. (Biol.) The quality or state of being vascular. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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