Angiogenesis is the physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. This is distinct from vasculogenesis, which is the de novo formation of endothelial cells from mesoderm cell precursors. The first vessels in the developing embryo form through vasculogenesis, after which angiogenesis is responsible for most, ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiogenesis
(from the article `cancer`) Since the progression of tumours requires the development of capillaries (a process known as angiogenesis) that supply tumour cells with oxygen and ... ...In addition to its ability to inhibit production of TNF, it appears that thalidomide may inhibit production of other immunoregulatory substances ... ...... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/74
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. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=A
The process of vascularisation of a tissue involving the development of new capillary blood vessels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(an″je-o-jen´ә-sis) development of blood vessels in the embryo. any formation of new blood vessels; see also neovascularization (def. 2) and revascularization. Called also angiopoiesis and vasculogenesis. adj., angiogenic., adj. tumor angiogenesis the in... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Blood vessel formation. Angiogenesis that occurs in cancer is the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue to a solid tumor. Angiogenesis is necessary for a tumor to grow larger and for metastases to grow at secondary sites. It is stimulated by growth factors such as VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor). Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22237
Angiogenesis: The process of developing new blood vessels. Angiogenesis is important in the normal development of the embryo and fetus. It also appears important to tumor formation. Certain proteins, including angiostatin and endostatin, secreted by tumors work (at least in mice) by interfering with the blood supply tumors need. Angiostatin is a pi... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6597
Creation of blood vessels. Growing cancers can attract new blood vessels to grow towards them so that they can get their own blood supply. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20753