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Angiogenesis

Aka: Angiogenesis

Angiogenic Process (C0302600)
Definition (CHV)	a natural process in the body that involves the growth of new blood vessels
Definition (NCI)	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.
Definition (NCI)	A process that results in the development of new blood vessels.
Definition (CSP)	formation of new blood vessels.
Definition (GO)	Blood vessel formation when new vessels emerge from the proliferation of pre-existing blood vessels. [ISBN:0878932453]
Concepts	Organ or Tissue Function (T042)
English	angiogenesis, Angiogenic, Angiogenic Process, Angiogenesis
Sources	Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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