vasculogenesis

vasculogenesis
Formation of the vascular system. [vasculo- + G. genesis, production]

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vas·cu·lo·gen·e·sis .vas-kyə-lō-'jen-ə-səs n, pl -e·ses -.sēz embryonic formation and differentiation of the vascular system

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vas·cu·lo·gen·e·sis (vas″ku-lo-jenґə-sis) angiogenesis.

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