Physiology
Angiogenesis
The formation of new blood vessels from existing vessels. Essential for growth, wound healing, and unfortunately, tumor growth.
Biological Context
Angiogenesis is tightly regulated—turned on for wound healing and growth, off otherwise. Tumors stimulate angiogenesis to secure blood supply; anti-angiogenesis drugs starve tumors of nutrients. Exercise promotes beneficial angiogenesis in muscles and heart.
Business Application
Organizational angiogenesis: building new distribution channels, supply lines, or communication pathways to support growth. Like biological angiogenesis, it should be controlled—uncontrolled infrastructure growth drains resources.