angiomegaly
|an-gi-o-meg-a-ly|
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/ˌæn.dʒi.oʊˈmɛɡ.ə.li/
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/ˌæn.dʒi.əʊˈmɛɡ.ə.li/
abnormal vessel enlargement
Etymology
'angiomegaly' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'megas' meaning 'large'.
'angiomegaly' was formed in modern medical English by combining the Greek roots 'angio-' (vessel) and '-megaly' (enlargement), and has been used in medical terminology since the late 19th to early 20th century.
Initially, it meant 'enlargement of a vessel', and it continues to be used in the medical field with this specific meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abnormal enlargement of blood vessels, especially due to a vascular tumor or malformation.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with angiomegaly after reviewing the scan.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 01:21