angiopoietic
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/ˌændʒioʊpɔɪˈɛtɪk/
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/ˌændʒiəʊpɔɪˈɛtɪk/
forming blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiopoietic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'poietikos' meaning 'capable of making or producing.'
Historical Evolution
'angiopoietic' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, combining 'angio-' (vessel) and '-poietic' (producing), and became the term used in medical and biological contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of forming vessels,' and it continues to be used in this sense in modern scientific language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or promoting the formation of blood vessels.
Certain growth factors have angiopoietic properties.
Synonyms
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