angiogeny

/ændʒioʊˈdʒɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

the process by which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels, or the formation of new blood vessels

“The doctor studied the angiogeny of cancer cells to develop a new treatment.”

2. noun

the ability of a tissue or organ to form new blood vessels

“The researcher examined the angiogeny of the skin graft to determine its viability for transplantation.”

3. noun

a process or mechanism that promotes the formation of new blood vessels

“The growth factor was identified as a key component of angiogeny in the developing embryo.”

Synonyms

  • neovascularization
  • vasculogenesis

Antonyms

  • ischemia
  • vasculopathy