angiogenesis

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

noun

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

angiogenesis

/ ˌændʒɪəˈɡɛnɪsɪs /

noun

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

angiogenesis

/ ăn′jē-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /

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

Other Words From

• angi·o·genic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of angiogenesis¹

angio- + -genesis

Example Sentences

It blocks signals involved in both cell proliferation and angiogenesis.

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