angiogenesis

American  

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

noun

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

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angiogenesis British  

/ 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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angiogenesis Scientific  

/ ăn′jē-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• angiogenic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of angiogenesis

angio- + -genesis

Example Sentences

They were able to demonstrate this role by first genetically removing YAP and TAZ from human cell models, which appeared to stop angiogenesis, the process by which new blood vessels form.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2024

Tumors, hungry for oxygen and nutrients, would have to stimulate new blood vessels to sprout and grow to them; by preventing these vessels from forming, angiogenesis inhibitors should starve tumors and curb their growth.

From Science Magazine • May 16, 2023

“It works by angiogenesis or creating new blood vessel formation,” says John L. Ferrell III, director of sports medicine for D.C.- based Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2022

A similar approach has been used to stimulate the growth of blood vessels in the heart and neck, so the therapy, known as therapeutic angiogenesis, is well established postnatally.

From Nature • Dec. 11, 2018

Explain why drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors would be used in cancer treatment.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013