When capillaries form new channels for blood flow through a thrombus, this process is called what?

The process described, where capillaries develop new channels for blood flow through a thrombus, is known as canalization. This occurs as the body attempts to restore blood circulation by creating new pathways through the clot formed by the thrombus. Canalization ensures that tissues beyond the obstruction receive the necessary blood supply, allowing for continued function and healing.

Angiogenesis refers to the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels and does not specifically pertain to the creation of channels through thrombi. Thrombosis, on the other hand, is the formation of a thrombus itself and does not describe the process of creating new pathways through it. Regeneration generally refers to the process of healing and regrowth of tissues, which is a broader concept and not specific to the formation of new channels through existing blood clots. Thus, the precise term for the creation of blood flow channels through a thrombus is canalization.