The phrase "vessel growth" refers to the process of new blood vessels forming in the body. It can happen naturally as our body grows or as a response to injuries or diseases. Full definition
And a study in mice shows that the chemical works through a previously unknown mechanism to halt harmful blood vessel growth in the retina. (sciencenews.org)
A great deal of independent research shows evidence that stem cells decrease inflammation and increase small blood vessel growth in the heart. (okyanos.com)
A few previous studies on animals have induced vessel growth with gene therapy, but this one provides a template for the next stage in the research: clinical trials on humans. (discovermagazine.com)