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Vascularize (Verb)

Become vascular and have vessels that circulate fluids; "The egg yolk vascularized".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Tumor cells encourage the surrounding tissue to vascularize, allowing the tumor to receive a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen for growth.
As the coral grows, it vascularizes and develops canals that facilitate the efficient exchange of water and nutrients.
The introduction of growth factors stimulated the scaffold material to vascularize and integrate into the host tissue.
The chick embryo begins to vascularize early in development, as it relies on the yolk for sustenance and support.
Research has shown that implanted biomaterials require specific properties in order to induce the surrounding tissue to vascularize.