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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM angiogenesis
an·gi·o·gen·ic, adjectiveWords nearby angiogenesis
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How to use angiogenesis in a sentence
It blocks signals involved in both cell proliferation and angiogenesis.
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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Medical definitions for angiogenesis
angiogenesis
[ ăn′jē-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
The formation of new blood vessels, especially blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to cancerous tissue.
Other words from angiogenesis
an′gi•o•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for angiogenesis
angiogenesis
[ ăn′jē-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]
The formation of new blood vessels, especially blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to cancerous tissues.
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