adjective
- relating to or promoting the formation of new blood vessels
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The tumor released angiogenic factors to stimulate blood vessel growth.
- Researchers are studying angiogenic therapy for heart disease patients.
- The angiogenic response helps wounds heal by creating new blood supply.
- Cancer cells often produce angiogenic signals to feed their growth.
- The drug blocks angiogenic pathways to starve tumors of nutrients.
- Angiogenic processes are crucial during embryonic development.