angiolipoma
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/ˌændʒioʊlaɪˈpoʊmə/
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/ˌændʒiəʊlaɪˈpəʊmə/
benign tumor of fat and blood vessels
Etymology
'angiolipoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'lipos' meaning 'fat', and the suffix '-oma' meaning 'tumor'.
'angiolipoma' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe a tumor made of blood vessels and fat, and has been used in English medical literature since the 20th century.
Initially, it meant 'a tumor composed of blood vessels and fat', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of both fatty (adipose) tissue and blood vessels.
The patient was diagnosed with an angiolipoma on his forearm.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 23:06