pertaining to microscopic blood vessels. Microvascular tissue transfer is related to the technical need for an operating microscope to perform the anastomoses (see anastomosis). Found on http://orthopaedics.org.uk/service/glossary/
Microvascular: Pertaining to the microvasculature, the portion of the vasculature of the body consisting of the smaller vessels, those with an internal diameter of at most 100 microns. In contrast to macrovascular. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=39261