angiogenesis
Definition: (an-gee-o-GEN-eh-sis) Blood vessel formation. Tumor angiogenesis is the growth of blood vessels between a tumor and surrounding tissue. This is caused by the release of a chemical by the tumor cells. An angiogenesis INHIBITOR would be a substance that may prevent the formation of blood vessels. In anticancer therapy, it would prevent the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue into a solid tumor. (CNet)
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