angiogenesis
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- noun
- /ˌæn.dʒi.oʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/
- Specialized
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angiogénesis
- The observation that angiogenesis occurs around tumors was made nearly a century ago.
- tumor angiogenesis
- induce angiogenesis
- therapeutic angiogenesis
And in these situations, angiogenesis is out of balance.
- And in these situations, angiogenesis is out of balance.
- You know, other muscles in our body have a much easier time undergoing angiogenesis.
Examples
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VEGF is an angiogenic cytokine, and it has been used in tumor angiogenesis studies in recent years.
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A successful inflammatory response is essential for eliminating invading pathogens and for promoting angiogenesis and wound healing inside the brain.
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And in these situations, angiogenesis is out of balance.
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The second hallmark is the process of angiogenesis, or the generation of new blood vessels.
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In addition to enhanced oxygen delivery, HBO2 has been shown to increase angiogenesis, or the generation of new blood vessels.
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Our study indicated that autologous CD34 cells were effective as angiogenesis therapy.
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Twenty-four hours later, the angiogenesis sites showed up in MRI scans.
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Avastin has been used that targets angiogenesis, again a targeted therapy that's not chemotherapy.
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In addition, BaP-treated HCC cells recruited vascular endothelial cells and promoted tumor angiogenesis, possibly through elevating vascular endothelial growth factor.
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Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in wound healing by supplying oxygen and nutrients to the new angiogenesis.
Synonyms
Growth of new blood vessels that helps healing or body growth
Growth of new blood vessels in body tissue
Antonyms
- Specialized
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7.2
A medicine that stops new blood vessels from growing to slow tumor growth
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.2
A medicine that stops new blood vessels from growing to slow tumor growth
How Vascularized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Angiogenesis breaks into two parts: angio- meaning 'vessel' and -genesis meaning 'creation' or 'birth', the same root as generate. So, angiogenesis means 'the creation of vessels', which explains why it refers to the making of new blood vessels during healing or when a tumor grows.