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angioneoplasm

|an-gi-o-neo-plasm|

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/ˌændʒioʊˈniːəˌplæzəm/

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/ˌændʒiəʊˈniːəˌplæzəm/

tumor of blood or lymphatic vessels

Etymology
Etymology Information

'angioneoplasm' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'neoplasma' meaning 'new formation' or 'tumor'.

Historical Evolution

'angioneoplasm' was formed in modern medical English by combining the Greek roots 'angio-' (vessel) and 'neoplasm' (new growth or tumor).

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a new growth (tumor) of blood or lymphatic vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a tumor that arises from blood vessels or lymphatic vessels.

The doctor diagnosed the mass as an angioneoplasm.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/08/08 02:36