angiogenesis
/ˌændʒioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The process by which new blood vessels form from existing ones, important for growth, healing, and in some diseases like cancer.
- Scientists study angiogenesis to understand how the body repairs itself after an injury.
- Some cancer treatments work by blocking angiogenesis to stop tumors from growing.
- Angiogenesis helps wounds heal by bringing oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissue.