angiogenesis

Definition / meaning of angiogenesis

Blood vessel formation. Tumor angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. This is caused by the release of chemicals by the tumor.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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