- angiopoiesis
- Formation of blood or lymphatic vessels. SYN: vasifaction, vasoformation. [angio- + G. poiesis, making]
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an·gio·poi·e·sis (an″je-o-poi-eґsis) [angio- + -poiesis] angiogenesis.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
angiopoiesis
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angiopoiesis — noun the formation of blood vessels Syn: vasoformation See Also: angiopoietic … Wiktionary
Angiogenesis — The process of developing new blood vessels. Angiogenesis is important in the normal development of the embryo and fetus. It also appears important to tumor formation. Certain proteins, including angiostatin and endostatin, secreted by tumors… … Medical dictionary
angiopoietic — Relating to angiopoiesis. SYN: vasifactive, vasofactive, vasoformative. * * * an·gio·poi·et·ic (an″je o poi etґik) angiogenic (def. 1) … Medical dictionary
vasifaction — SYN: angiopoiesis … Medical dictionary
vasoformation — SYN: angiopoiesis … Medical dictionary
