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 Definition: [n]  the formation of new blood vessels
 
 See Also: development, growing, growth, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny

 

 

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 Definition: Blood vessel formation. Tumor angiogenesis is the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue to a solid tumor. This is caused by the release of chemicals by the tumor.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The formation of new blood vessels. This occurs normally during the development of the embryo, but can also occur abnormally around malignant tumors.
 

 

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