Definition of "angiogenesis" []

• The formation of new blood vessels. (noun)

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• "And as well, cancer tumors require a process called angiogenesis, which is really, the tumor recruits the blood vessels to itself, to supply itself with nutrients so it can grow."
• "In the case of cancer, angiogenesis is critical to the development of tumours."
• "The underlying principle behind anti-angiogenesis is that the development of these blood vessels may be slowed or halted entirely."