| Name: | endothelial tip cell |
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| Synonyms: | endothelial tip cells |
| Definition: | A specialized endothelial cell that senses extracellular signals and guides the directed growth of blood vessels. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009303] |
| Name: | endothelial cell proliferation |
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| Synonyms: | |
| Definition: | The multiplication or reproduction of endothelial cells, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. Endothelial cells are thin flattened cells which line the inside surfaces of body cavities, blood vessels, and lymph vessels, making up the endothelium. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0001935] QuickGO AmiGO |