angiomas
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/ˌændʒiˈoʊməz/
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/ˌændʒiˈəʊməz/
(angioma)
benign vessel tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angioma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and '-oma' meaning 'tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'angioma' changed from the Greek word 'angeion' and the suffix '-oma', and eventually became the modern English word 'angioma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tumor of a vessel', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage, referring to a benign tumor of blood or lymph vessels.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'angioma', which is a benign tumor formed from blood vessels or lymph vessels.
Multiple angiomas were found on the patient's skin.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 00:21