neovascularization

American

[nee-oh-vas-kyuh-ler-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌni oʊˌvæs kyə lər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

the development of new blood vessels, especially in tissues where circulation has been impaired by trauma or disease.

Etymology

Origin of neovascularization

1975–80; neo- + vascularization ( def. )

Example Sentences

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This is akin to what occurs in systems biology: application of a stimulus or pressure such as vEGF in the tissue and cellular context causes neovascularization.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2016

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