angioclast
|an-gi-o-clast|
C2
🇺🇸
/ˈændʒioʊˌklæst/
🇬🇧
/ˈændʒiəʊˌklɑːst/
blood vessel breaker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angioclast' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'klastes' meaning 'breaker'.
Historical Evolution
'angioclast' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe a cell or agent that breaks down blood vessels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'vessel breaker' in a literal sense, and in modern usage, it refers specifically to a cell or agent that destroys blood vessels.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cell or agent that breaks down or destroys blood vessels.
The presence of an angioclast can lead to the regression of blood vessels in tissue.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 16:51