O'Neal was named the Player of the Week in his first week in the NBA, becoming the first player to do so. During his rookie season, O'Neal averaged 23.4 points on 56.2% shooting, 13.9 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game for the season.
vascular sclerosis. Etymology: L, vasculum + Gk, skerosis, hardening. a condition of hyaline degeneration of the blood vessels with hypertrophy of the tunica media and subintimal fibrosis. There also may be a weakening and loss of elasticity in the artery walls.
adj. 1. (Biology) biology anatomy of, relating to, or having vessels that conduct and circulate liquids: a vascular bundle; the blood vascular system. 2. (Anatomy) biology anatomy of, relating to, or having vessels that conduct and circulate liquids: a vascular bundle; the blood vascular system.f, characterized by, or containing cells or vessels that carry or circulate fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant: vascular tissue; vascular disease. [From Latin. , diminutive of. , vessel .].