Angiogenesis (Noun)
Meaning
The formation of new blood vessels.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Researchers studying angiogenesis are trying to find new ways to prevent tumor growth by cutting off their supply of nutrients through newly formed blood vessels.
- Tumors are often capable of stimulating angiogenesis in the surrounding tissue, providing themselves with a continuous source of oxygen and nutrients.
- Studying angiogenesis is an important step towards developing more effective treatments for conditions that affect blood vessel growth.
- Impaired angiogenesis is believed to contribute to several human diseases including peripheral arterial disease, diabetes and chronic heart disease.
- Regulating angiogenesis may have applications in therapeutic neovascularization which would lead to reparation and even rejuvenation of diseased and injured tissues.