angiogenesis

[ an-jee-oh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun
  1. Biology. the formation and development of blood vessels.

Origin of angiogenesis

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Other words from angiogenesis

  • an·gi·o·gen·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for angiogenesis

angiogenesis

/ (ˌændʒɪəˈɡɛnɪsɪs) /


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

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Scientific definitions for angiogenesis

angiogenesis

[ ăn′jē-ō-jĕnĭ-sĭs ]


  1. The formation of new blood vessels, especially blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to cancerous tissues.

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