angiopoiesis

angiopoiesis
the formation of blood vessels
Syn: vasoformation
See Also: angiopoietic

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  • angiopoiesis — Formation of blood or lymphatic vessels. SYN: vasifaction, vasoformation. [angio + G. poiesis, making] * * * an·gio·poi·e·sis (an″je o poi eґsis) [angio + poiesis] angiogenesis …   Medical dictionary

  • 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… …   Medical dictionary

  • angiopoietic — Relating to angiopoiesis. SYN: vasifactive, vasofactive, vasoformative. * * * an·gio·poi·et·ic (an″je o poi etґik) angiogenic (def. 1) …   Medical dictionary

  • vasifaction — SYN: angiopoiesis …   Medical dictionary

  • vasoformation — SYN: angiopoiesis …   Medical dictionary

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