Angiogenesis
Posted on:3/24/2006
| Angiogenesis is the physiological process involving the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels. |
Angiogenesis is the physiological process involving the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels. Though there has been some debate over this, vasculogenesis is the term used for spontaneous blood-vessel formation, and intussusception is the term for new blood vessel formation by splitting of existing ones.
Angiogenesis is a normal process in growth and development, as well as in wound healing. However, this is also a fundamental step in the transition of tumors from a dormant state to a malignant state.
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