angiohyalinosis
|an-gi-o-hy-a-li-no-sis|
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/ˌændʒioʊˌhaɪəˌlɪˈnoʊsɪs/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˌhaɪəˌlɪˈnəʊsɪs/
hyaline buildup in blood vessels
Etymology
'angiohyalinosis' originates from Greek and New Latin, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'hyalos' meaning 'glass' or 'transparent', and the suffix '-osis' meaning 'condition'.
'angiohyalinosis' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek and Latin roots to describe a specific pathological condition.
Initially, it meant 'the condition of having hyaline material in blood vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pathological condition characterized by the deposition of hyaline material in the walls of blood vessels.
Angiohyalinosis is often observed in certain chronic diseases affecting blood vessels.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 20:21