angiogenic

/ˌændʒiˈɒdʒɪnɪk, ˌændʒioʊ-/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or promoting the formation of new blood vessels.

“The treatment caused angiogenic effects in the patient’s body.”

2. noun

A substance or process that promotes the formation of new blood vessels.

“The researcher studied the angiogenic properties of the new drug.”

3. adverb

In a way that produces or promotes the formation of new blood vessels.

“The cancer cells were highly angiogenic in their growth.”

Synonyms

  • neovascularizing
  • vascularizing

Antonyms

  • anti-angiogenic