angiopoiesis

angiopoiesis definition - medical

an·gi·o·poi·e·sis (ănˌjē-ō-poi-ēˈsĭs)

noun
The formation of blood vessels or lymphatic vessels. Also called vasifaction, vasoformation.

Related Forms:

  • anˌgi·o·poi·etˈic (-ĕtˈĭk) adjective

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