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angiogenesis inhibitor
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angiogenesis inhibitor
n.
A drug that blocks angiogenesis in cancerous tissue, thus interfering with tumor growth or metastasis.
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Noun1.angiogenesis inhibitor - a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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Drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors prevent the growth of blood vessels that supply tumours with oxygen and nutrients.
Cancer finding; In association with the NHS by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
They looked at angiogenesis inhibitors designed to block the supply of blood to tumours to prevent them from growing.
Cancer drug 'can promote tumour growth' by Asian News International
Another hope is that angiogenesis inhibitors can be used in combination with therapies that directly target tumor cells.
Drugs Bring Hope to Cancer Patients by David Willis / Food/cooking/nutrition community
 
 
 
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