angioma
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/ˌændʒiˈoʊmə/
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/ˌændʒiˈəʊmə/
benign vessel tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angioma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and the suffix '-oma' meaning 'tumor' or 'swelling'.
Historical Evolution
'angioma' was formed in modern medical Latin from the Greek roots and became the standard term in English medical vocabulary.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tumor of a vessel', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, referring to a benign tumor of blood or lymph vessels.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor consisting of a mass of blood vessels or lymph vessels.
The doctor diagnosed the red mark on her skin as an angioma.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 23:51