angiophorous
|an-gi-oph-o-rous|
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/ˌændʒiˈɑːfərəs/
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/ˌændʒiˈɒfərəs/
bearing vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiophorous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearing'.
Historical Evolution
'angiophorous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in medical and biological contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bearing vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
bearing or producing vessels, especially blood vessels.
Certain tissues are described as angiophorous due to their ability to form new blood vessels.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 04:51