angiofibroma
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/ˌændʒioʊfaɪˈbroʊmə/
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/ˌændʒiəʊfaɪˈbrəʊmə/
benign tumor of blood vessels and fibrous tissue
Etymology
'angiofibroma' originates from Greek and Latin, specifically the Greek word 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and the Latin word 'fibroma' meaning 'fibrous tumor'.
'angiofibroma' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining the Greek 'angeion' and Latin 'fibroma', and has been used in English medical literature since the 20th century.
Initially, it referred specifically to a fibrous tumor involving blood vessels, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of blood vessels and fibrous tissue, most commonly found in the nasopharynx of adolescent males.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a juvenile angiofibroma.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 17:51