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a naturally occurring physiol phenomenon: not for restoration of funct by surg; not restricted to coronary vessels; do not confuse with NEOVASCULARIZATION, PHYSIOLOGIC: see MeSH scope notes
Scope Note
Maintenance of blood flow to an organ despite obstruction of a principal vessel. Blood flow is maintained through small vessels.