angiogenesis
noun
an·gio·gen·e·sis ˌan-jē-ō-ˈje-nə-səs 
: the formation and differentiation of blood vessels
angiogenic
ˌan-jē-ō-ˈje-nik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The primary goal of the study was to measure markers of angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels. 
Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 May 2021 This leads to the creation of new blood vessels, a process called angiogenesis. Seena Mathew, Quartz, 31 July 2021 Similarly, National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins praises The Edge's interest in angiogenesis. Laurie Mcginley, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2017 But the research on anti-angiogenesis, also has relevance for tackling obesity. Kim Zetter, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2010 The experience heightened the legendary musician's interest in health and cancer, and especially in angiogenesis, which focuses on the formation of new blood vessels. Laurie Mcginley, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2017 The experience heightened the legendary musician’s interest in health and cancer, and especially in angiogenesis, which focuses on the formation of new blood vessels. Laurie Mcginley, Philly.com, 20 June 2017 See More
Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 May 2021 This leads to the creation of new blood vessels, a process called angiogenesis. Seena Mathew, Quartz, 31 July 2021 Similarly, National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins praises The Edge's interest in angiogenesis. Laurie Mcginley, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2017 But the research on anti-angiogenesis, also has relevance for tackling obesity. Kim Zetter, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2010 The experience heightened the legendary musician's interest in health and cancer, and especially in angiogenesis, which focuses on the formation of new blood vessels. Laurie Mcginley, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2017 The experience heightened the legendary musician’s interest in health and cancer, and especially in angiogenesis, which focuses on the formation of new blood vessels. Laurie Mcginley, Philly.com, 20 June 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
angio- + genesis, perhaps after French angiogénie
First Known Use
1888, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
angiogenesis
noun
an·gio·gen·e·sis -ˈjen-ə-səs
plural angiogeneses -ˌsēz
: the formation and differentiation of blood vessels