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angiogenesis inhibitor

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1 Definition of angiogenesis inhibitor

Meaning of angiogenesis inhibitor: A substance that may prevent the formation of blood vessels.

A substance that may prevent the formation of blood vessels. In anticancer therapy, an angiogenesis inhibitor may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow.

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