Cancerous tumors release a substance that causes blood vessels in the surrounding tissues to grow into the tumor to provide it with nutrients. This process is known as ________

A) encapsulation
B) angiogenesis
C) oncogenesis
D) carcinogenesis


B
Explanation: A) Encapsulation does not involve blood vessels.
B) Correct!
C) Oncogenesis is not a medical word.
D) Carcinogenesis is not a medical word.

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