angiogenesis

noun an·gio·gen·e·sis \ˌan-jē-ō-ˈje-nə-səs\

Definition of ANGIOGENESIS

: the formation and differentiation of blood vessels

— an·gio·gen·ic \-ˈje-nik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: circa 1895

Medical Dictionary

noun an·gio·gen·e·sis \-ˈjen-ə-səs\

plural an·gio·gen·e·ses \-ˌsēz\

: the formation and differentiation of blood vessels

—an·gio·gen·ic \-ˈjen-ik\ adjective

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