angiogenesis

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

an·gi·o·gen·e·sis

[an-jee-oh-jen-uh-sis]
noun
Biology. the formation and development of blood vessels.

Origin:
angio- + -genesis

an·gi·o·gen·ic, adjective
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Angiogenesis is always a great word to know.
So is mimicry. Does it mean:
the close external resemblance of an organism to some different organism, such that it benefits from mistaken identity, as seeming to be unpalatable
adapting to the prevailing conditions and producing offspring that survive to reproductive age; contributing to the gene pool of the next generation
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angiogenesis (ˌændʒɪəˈɡɛnɪsɪs)
 
n
the induction of blood-vessel growth, often in association with a particular organ or tissue, or with a tumour

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angiogenesis
1899, from angio- + genesis.
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angiogenesis an·gi·o·gen·e·sis (ān'jē-ō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The development of the blood vessels.

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angiogenesis   (ān'jē-ō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)  Pronunciation Key 
The formation of new blood vessels, especially blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to cancerous tissues.
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