Creator: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Keywords: Angiogenesis, Angiogenesis glossary, glossary for Angiogenesis

Written by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Aug 22, 2017

Glossary

Blood vessels: Hollow tubes containing blood forming part of the vascular network

Vascular system: The network of blood vessels and their branches that carry oxygenated blood to all organs and tissues of the body for the normal metabolic activities, and remove metabolic waste products

Anemia: Decreased hemoglobin and red cell count

Leucopenia: Decreased white cell count

Thrombocytopenia: Low platelet count

Published on Aug 18, 2017
Last Updated on Aug 22, 2017

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