angioglioma
|an-gi-o-glee-o-ma|
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/ˌændʒioʊɡliˈoʊmə/
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/ˌændʒiəʊɡliˈəʊmə/
tumor of blood vessels and glial cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angioglioma' originates from modern medical Latin, specifically the combination of 'angio-' meaning 'vessel' and 'glioma' meaning 'tumor of glial cells.'
Historical Evolution
'angioglioma' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'angio-' and the word 'glioma,' and has been used in English medical literature since the 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tumor composed of blood vessels and glial tissue,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/07 18:51