vascular system
CEFR: C1
The specialized conducting tissue network (xylem and phloem in plants, blood vessels in animals) that circulates fluids.
Synonyms
- circulatory network
- xylem-phloem conduit
Common Collocations
- plant vascular system
- clog the vascular system
- vascular system integrity
Example Sentence
Fungal spores colonize the tree's vascular system, blocking water transport from roots to upper foliage.