neovascularize

[US]/ˌniːəʊˈvæskjələraɪz/
[UK]/ˌnioʊˈvæskjələraɪz/

Translation

v.to form new blood vessels; to develop or induce the formation of new blood vessels, especially in abnormal tissue such as a tumor

Phrases & Collocations

neovascularized retina

Example Sentences

the tumor begins to neovascularize as it grows beyond 2 millimeters in diameter.

diabetic retinopathy causes the retina to neovascularize abnormally.

researchers are studying how cancer cells neovascularize to form new blood supply.

the wound healing process may neovascularize to restore blood flow.

certain growth factors can stimulate tissues to neovascularize.

metastatic tumors often neovascularize more aggressively than primary ones.

anti-angiogenic drugs prevent tumors from neovascularizing.

the ischemic tissue will neovascularize if blood flow is restored.

corneal grafts sometimes neovascularize after surgery.

hepatic tumors frequently neovascularize to support their growth.

the scar tissue began to neovascularize over several months.

physicians monitor whether the lesion will neovascularize over time.

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