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Angiogenesis inhibitor
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A drug or substance that keeps new blood vessels from forming. In cancer treatment, angiogenesis inhibitors may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Also called antiangiogenesis agent. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An agent or endogenous substance that inhibits the formation of capillaries from existing blood vessels. In cancer therapy, angiogenesis inhibitors preferentially target the new blood vessels that tumors require for oxygen and nutrition, thereby inhibiting the growth and spread of these tumors. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A substance that may prevent the formation of blood vessels. In anticancer therapy, an angiogenesis inhibitor may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. (NCI Dictionary)
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