angiogenesis

[an-jee-oh-jen-uh-sis] /ˌæn dʒi oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

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noun

Biology. the formation and development of blood vessels.

Origin of angiogenesis

angio- + -genesis

Related forms

angiogenic, adjective

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It blocks signals involved in both cell proliferation and angiogenesis.

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British Dictionary definitions for angiogenesis

angiogenesis

/ˌændʒɪəˈɡɛnɪsɪs/

noun

the induction of blood-vessel growth, often in association with a particular organ or tissue, or with a tumour

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Word Origin and History for angiogenesis

1896, from angio- + genesis.

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angiogenesis in Medicine

angiogenesis an·gi·o·gen·e·sis (ān'jē-ō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The development of the blood vessels.

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angiogenesis in Science

angiogenesis

(ān'jē-ō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
The formation of new blood vessels, especially blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to cancerous tissues.

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