angiocavernous
|an-gi-o-cav-er-nous|
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/ˌændʒioʊˈkævərnəs/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˈkævənəs/
relating to blood vessels and spongy tissue
Etymology
'angiocavernous' originates from Modern Latin and Greek roots, specifically the words 'angio-' meaning 'vessel' and 'cavernous' meaning 'full of cavities or hollow spaces'.
'angiocavernous' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining 'angio-' (from Greek 'angeion', vessel) and 'cavernous' (from Latin 'cavernosus', full of cavities), and is used in English medical contexts.
Initially, it referred to anything involving both blood vessels and cavernous tissue, and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by blood vessels and cavernous (spongy) tissue, especially in reference to certain types of tumors or malformations.
An angiocavernous hemangioma is a type of vascular tumor.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 15:36