Angiostrophy

/ˌændʒiˈɑstrəfi/ noun

Degeneration, atrophy, or wasting of blood vessels or vascular tissue over time.

From Greek 'angion' (vessel) + 'atrophia' (wasting away). This pathological term describes how blood vessels can deteriorate due to disease, aging, or lack of use.

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