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antiangiogenic

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an·ti·an·gi·o·gen·ic  (nt-nj--jnk, nt-)
adj.
Of or relating to a naturally occurring substance, drug, or other compound that can destroy or interfere with the fine network of blood vessels needed by tumors to grow and metastasize.


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Based on these findings, the researchers proposed that patients with stromal 2 genetic signatures may benefit from antiangiogenic drugs, such as bevacizumab, whereas other patients may see little benefit from these agents.
 
 
 
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