angiostasis

Term: angiostasis

Literally meaning: “standing of vessels”

Origin: Anc Greek

αγγείο/angio (=vessel, receptacle) >  άγγος/aggos(=tube)

+ίστημι/histimi(=stand) >στάσις/stasis(=halt)

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Definition

Angiostasis is the state of normal regulation of blood vessels.  The opposite state of angiostasis is angiogenesis in which new blood vessels are generated such as in tumor growth.