angiotrophic
|an-gi-o-troph-ic|
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/ˌændʒioʊˈtroʊfɪk/
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/ˌændʒiəˈtrɒfɪk/
blood vessel nourishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiotrophic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'trophe' meaning 'nourishment.'
Historical Evolution
'angiotrophic' was formed in modern scientific English by combining Greek roots to describe the relationship between blood vessels and tissue nutrition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the nourishment provided by vessels,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical and biological contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the influence of blood vessels on the nutrition of tissues.
Angiotrophic factors play a crucial role in tissue development.
Synonyms
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