angiogenesis

noun

an·​gio·​gen·​e·​sis ˌan-jē-ō-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce angiogenesis (audio)
: the formation and differentiation of blood vessels
angiogenic
ˌan-jē-ō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce angiogenesis (audio)
adjective

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Research in blood vessel cells suggests that the application of extracellular thymosin beta-4 may also regulate processes such as cell motility and angiogenesis. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 It’s well established that exercise promotes angiogenesis throughout the body, in order to deliver oxygen-rich blood to muscles more efficiently. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 May 2021

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Etymology

angio- + genesis, perhaps after French angiogénie

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of angiogenesis was in 1888

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angiogenesis

noun
an·​gio·​gen·​e·​sis -ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce angiogenesis (audio)
plural angiogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce angiogenesis (audio)
: the formation and differentiation of blood vessels
angiogenic
-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce angiogenesis (audio)
adjective

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