Angiogenic

/ˌændʒioʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Relating to or promoting the formation and growth of new blood vessels.

Greek 'angeion' (blood vessel) + 'genesis' (origin/creation) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Modern medical term developed in the 20th century as researchers studied how blood vessels form.

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