angiomata
|an-gi-o-ma-ta|
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/ˌæn.dʒiˈoʊ.mə.tə/
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/ˌæn.dʒiˈəʊ.mə.tə/
(angioma)
benign vessel tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angioma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and '-oma' meaning 'tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'angioma' was adopted into modern medical terminology from Greek roots, and its plural form 'angiomata' follows the Greek pluralization pattern.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tumor of a vessel', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'angioma', which is a benign tumor made up of blood vessels or lymph vessels.
Multiple angiomata were found during the examination.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 00:36