angiogenesis
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dʒi noun
Biology. the formation and development of blood vessels.
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World English Dictionary
angiogenesis (ˌændʒɪəˈɡɛnɪsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the induction of blood-vessel growth, often in association with a particular organ or tissue, or with a tumour | |
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Angiogenesis
is always a great word to know.
So is analogous. Does it mean:
| corresponding in function, but not evolved from corresponding organs, as the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird |
| the cell produced by the union of two gametes before it undergoes cleavage or cell division |
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Medical Dictionary
angiogenesis an·gi·o·gen·e·sis (ān'jē-ō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The development of the blood vessels.
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Science Dictionary
| 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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Example sentences
One highly regarded treatment under study involves drugs known as anti-angiogenesis factors.
If angiogenesis can be stopped, then a patient's cancer won't be able to spread.
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