Capillarization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The formation and development of a network of capillaries to a part of the body; it is increased by aerobic exercise. countable, uncountable

    "Ren et al. 36 insisted that human MSC can differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells but do not accelerate the capillarization and venularization of hepatic sinusoids, finally leading to the partial improvement of liver function in mice with CCl4-mediated chronic liver fibrosis."

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"Ren et al. 36 insisted that human MSC can differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells but do not accelerate the capillarization and venularization of hepatic sinusoids, finally leading to the partial improvement of liver function in mice with CCl4-mediated chronic liver fibrosis."

Etymology

From capillary + -ization.

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