Angiogenesis (redirected from Angiogenesis modulating agents)

angiogenesis /an·gio·gen·e·sis/ (-jen´e-sis) vasculogenesis; development of blood vessels either in the embryo or in the form of neovascularization or revascularization.

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an·gi·o·gen·e·sis (nj--jn-ss)

n.

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

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angi·o·genic (-jnk) adj.

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Angiogenesis

The formation of new blood vessels, for example, as a result of a tumor.

Mentioned in: Antiangiogenic Therapy

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angiogenesis (anˈ·jē·ō·jeˑ·n·sis),

n the formation and growth of new blood vessels.

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angiogenesis

the development of blood vessels.

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tumor angiogenesis

the induction of the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue into a solid tumor by a diffusible chemical factor released by the tumor cells.

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angiogenesis The sprouting of new blood vessels and capillary beds from existing vessels, which plays a fundamental role in embryonic development, tissue and wound repair, resolution of inflammation, and onset of neoplasia; angiogenesis is linked to certain pathologies–eg, cancer, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis