Hypervascularity
Hypervascularity (pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ.pər.væs.kjʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/) is a medical term referring to an increased number of blood vessels in a particular area of the body. This condition is often associated with various diseases and medical conditions, including cancer, inflammation, and angiogenesis.
Etymology
The term "hypervascularity" is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "over" or "above", and "vascular" from Latin "vasculum" meaning "small vessel". The suffix "-ity" is from Latin "-itas" which denotes a state or condition.
Related Terms
- Angiogenesis: The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels.
- Vascularity: The condition of having many highly visible, prominent and often extensively ramified superficial veins.
- Hypervascular tumor: A tumor that has a greater number of blood vessels than the surrounding tissue.
- Hyperemia: An excess of blood in the vessels supplying an organ or other part of the body.
- Neovascularization: The formation of functional microvascular networks with red blood cell perfusion.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypervascularity
- Wikipedia's article - Hypervascularity
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